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A new paper says the Quad grouping of Australia, Japan, India and the US is not living up to its full potential.
The paper, published today by the United States Studies Centre, is titled “Bolstering the Quad: The case for a collective approach to maritime security”. It says:
Although the Quad has emerged as a bulwark of a free, open and resilient Indo-Pacific and a leading provider of public goods, it is not living up to its potential as a contributor to regional security and defence in the maritime domain. This is a problem for Indo-Pacific security. Given its member states’ collective military heft and stated interest in upholding a favourable balance of power in the region, the Quad has a vital role to play in preserving stability and deterring major power aggression.
The prime minister is holding support ransom until he has a media opportunity at the upcoming Nato summit. This is unacceptable – military and humanitarian aid should not be withheld based on the news cycle. The Albanese government must not fatigue in its support of Ukraine. This government puts Australia’s reputation as a reliable and trusted partner at risk.
It is disappointing the Coalition are seeking to play politics with such an important matter. The government has engaged the Coalition in briefings and the like to ensure there is bipartisan support on this issue.
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