India-US Entente: A Russian Perspective
... multilateral arrangements. This process will undoubtedly continue. In particular, one can envisage further institutionalization of Quad leading to a more diverse multifaceted collaboration between India, Japan, Australia and U.S. A broader agenda for “the ... ... east of the Strait of Malacca. As far as this standpoint goes, the central place in the emergent mega-region is assigned to the ASEAN nations rather than the U.S. Obviously, India will not give up on fostering closer ties with its numerous partners in the ...