Why quasi-alliances will persist in the Indo-Pacific? The fall and rise of the quad
The rise of and increasing assertiveness by China presents a significant structural challenge in the Indo-Pacific region (IPR). In an effort to retain the status quo, a number of states have signed-up to the ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ (FOIP). In support of FOIP, operational mechanisms have emerged...
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sg-ntu-dr.10356-1546582021-12-30T07:51:50Z Why quasi-alliances will persist in the Indo-Pacific? The fall and rise of the quad Kliem, Frederick S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies Social sciences::Political science Indo-Pacific Quad The rise of and increasing assertiveness by China presents a significant structural challenge in the Indo-Pacific region (IPR). In an effort to retain the status quo, a number of states have signed-up to the ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ (FOIP). In support of FOIP, operational mechanisms have emerged—most importantly the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad). The United States, Japan, Australia and India have come together in this informal format to exchange views on current security challenges and coordinate their strategic approaches. This article analyses both form and function of Quad and argues that both the diplomatic and military arrangements between Quad members are a direct response to ever-increasing Chinese assertiveness. Alongside a detailed empirical analysis of Quad, this paper addresses the question why Quad 2.0 will thrive although previous attempts at security networks failed. Balance of threat theory will illuminate why informal quasi-alliances vis-à-vis China are going to be the structural new normal for the IPR. 2021-12-30T07:51:50Z 2021-12-30T07:51:50Z 2020 Journal Article Kliem, F. (2020). Why quasi-alliances will persist in the Indo-Pacific? The fall and rise of the quad. Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs, 7(3), 271-304. https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2347797020962620 2347-7970 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/154658 10.1177/2347797020962620 2-s2.0-85094903992 3 7 271 304 en Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs © 2020 the Author(s). All rights reserved. |
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The rise of and increasing assertiveness by China presents a significant structural challenge in the Indo-Pacific region (IPR). In an effort to retain the status quo, a number of states have signed-up to the ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ (FOIP). In support of FOIP, operational mechanisms have emerged—most importantly the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad). The United States, Japan, Australia and India have come together in this informal format to exchange views on current security challenges and coordinate their strategic approaches. This article analyses both form and function of Quad and argues that both the diplomatic and military arrangements between Quad members are a direct response to ever-increasing Chinese assertiveness. Alongside a detailed empirical analysis of Quad, this paper addresses the question why Quad 2.0 will thrive although previous attempts at security networks failed. Balance of threat theory will illuminate why informal quasi-alliances vis-à-vis China are going to be the structural new normal for the IPR. |
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