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The US, Japan, India, and Australia have formed the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative to diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on China for key minerals, amid regional security concerns and China's dominance in resources vital for technology and electric vehicles.
Japan has expressed support for Sri Lanka as a key partner in the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing its importance in realizing a "free and open Indo-Pacific" and countering China's assertiveness. Japan's initiative includes security and economic cooperation, assistance to emerging economies, and support for maritime security. Meanwhile, the US and Australia have agreed to deepen their alliance and cooperate with countries like India to ensure the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific. The changes include expanding the US military presence in Australia and collaborating on guided missile production. These developments come as various world powers aim to counter China's military maneuvers in the resource-rich Indo-Pacific region.
The Quad Alliance, an informal grouping of the US, Japan, India, and Australia, aims to maintain a "free and open Indo-Pacific" and counter China's growing power. The group has seen new momentum under the Biden administration, with plans to meet on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Japan. The Quad has its critics, but it is set to become more relevant as US-China tensions persist and Russia's invasion of Ukraine sharpens Western security alliances.