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Quad launches Elegan speakers: high-end sound, approachable price
speakers1 month ago

Quad launches Elegan speakers: high-end sound, approachable price

Quad has unveiled two Elegan Series loudspeakers—Elegan 1 (standmount) and Elegan 2 (floorstanding)—featuring woven Kevlar drivers in two-way and three-way designs, with high-density cabinets, internal bracing and waveguides for wide dispersion and improved midrange clarity. The Elegan 1 is priced at £749 / $995 / AU$1,699 per pair, while the Elegan 2 costs £1,499 / $1,995 / AU$3,499 per pair. Finishes are deep matte black or walnut veneers, and weights are 8.9 kg per Elegan 1 and 27.8 kg per Elegan 2. Quad positions them as spiritual successors to the L Series from the early 2000s.

via What Hi-Fi?|
#elegan#hi-fi#kevlar
Quad widens its Indo-Pacific playbook to ports, cables, and minerals
geopolitics2 months ago

Quad widens its Indo-Pacific playbook to ports, cables, and minerals

At a New Delhi meeting, Quad members announced infrastructure and connectivity initiatives—such as a Fiji port project, maritime surveillance, and critical mineral partnerships—while linking these efforts to India’s Great Nicobar development. The move signals a shift from pure deterrence to economic security and resilience of sea lanes, reflecting how infrastructure and digital connectivity are increasingly central to strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific.

via Asia Times|
#fiji#geopolitics#great-nicobar
Koizumi seeks dialogue, expanding Japan's security role amid China tensions
world2 months ago

Koizumi seeks dialogue, expanding Japan's security role amid China tensions

Japan's defence minister Shinjirō Koizumi rejected China's label of 'new militarism,' urged dialogue, and outlined a broader Asia-Pacific security push including expanded Quad cooperation, potential arms deals with Australia and other partners, and defence pacts with regional countries to counter China's rising military power.

via Financial Times|
#asia-pacific-security#japan-china-relations#quad
Rubio’s Quad mic mishap steals the New Delhi spotlight
politics3 months ago

Rubio’s Quad mic mishap steals the New Delhi spotlight

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio battled a malfunctioning microphone during a Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi; after Ambassador Sergio Gor pressed the mic to fix it, Rubio pressed on, praising the Quad’s work on port infrastructure and maritime surveillance. The visit also spotlighted tensions over anti-India comments linked to Donald Trump’s Truth Social posts, which Rubio downplayed by saying there are “stupid people” everywhere and prompting a deleted State Department post.

via The Daily Beast|
#india#marco-rubio#mic
Rubio’s India visit signals a reset in US-India ties ahead of Quad talks
world3 months ago

Rubio’s India visit signals a reset in US-India ties ahead of Quad talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India for three days (Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi) to discuss energy security, trade and defense with Indian officials ahead of the Quad foreign ministers meeting, seen as an effort to repair tense Modi-Trump-era ties and reaffirm Indo-Pacific commitments; the backdrop includes the DOJ dropping charges against Adani and a 30-day extension of a Russian oil waiver, moves viewed as boosting India relations amid ongoing energy and regional tensions (including India-Pakistan dynamics).

via Al Jazeera|
#energy-security#india#quad
Trump Tariffs and Rising India-China Ties Dampen Quad Alliance
world8 months ago

Trump Tariffs and Rising India-China Ties Dampen Quad Alliance

The Quad partnership between the US, India, Australia, and Japan is currently paralyzed due to tensions over tariffs, trade disputes, and shifting geopolitical alignments, particularly between India and the US, and India's warming relations with China. Despite ongoing commitments, the alliance faces challenges from economic and strategic disagreements, but there remains cautious optimism for future cooperation if political and economic conditions improve.

via The Conversation|
#china#india#quad
India-China Relations: A Shift in Regional Dynamics and US Implications
world1 year ago

India-China Relations: A Shift in Regional Dynamics and US Implications

The article discusses the recent thaw in India-China relations amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, including India's efforts to balance its ties with China and the US, and the impact of US tariffs and policies under Trump. It highlights how improved India-China relations could influence regional trade, strategic alliances like the Quad, and US influence in Asia, while also noting ongoing challenges and the complex interplay of strategic autonomy and regional power plays.

via Al Jazeera|
#geopolitics#india-china-relations#quad
Quad Allies Commit to Diversifying Critical Mineral Supplies Amid China Concerns
world1 year ago

Quad Allies Commit to Diversifying Critical Mineral Supplies Amid China Concerns

The Quad foreign ministers reaffirm their commitment to a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific, emphasizing cooperation on maritime security, economic resilience, technology, and humanitarian aid, while addressing regional challenges such as China's assertiveness, North Korea's missile tests, Myanmar's crisis, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

via U.S. Department of State (.gov)|
#critical-minerals#indo-pacific#maritime-disputes
Boosting Strategic Cooperation: Australia and India Commit to Respecting Sovereignty in Quad
international-relations2 years ago

Boosting Strategic Cooperation: Australia and India Commit to Respecting Sovereignty in Quad

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasizes the importance of the Quad alliance in maintaining a balanced power dynamic in Southeast Asia and promoting a shared vision of a peaceful and prosperous region where sovereignty is respected. She clarifies that the Quad is not an "anti-China alliance" but rather a group of countries committed to upholding the international system, rule of law, and fair trading arrangements. Wong highlights Australia's focus on the observance of international law and the need for countries like India and Australia to assert agreed-upon rules and norms. Trade talks between India and Australia are expected to be discussed at the next Quad meeting in January.

via NDTV|
#australia#china#india