Explainer: What the Quad Means for Nepal
Understanding the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and its implications for Himalayan nations.
The Quad—comprising the United States, Japan, Australia, and India—has evolved from a humanitarian response mechanism to a comprehensive strategic partnership addressing Indo-Pacific security, technology, and climate challenges.
For Nepal, a landlocked nation between two Quad-adjacent powers, understanding this grouping's trajectory is essential for foreign policy planning.
Rajesh Thapa
Geopolitics Editor
Rajesh Thapa is Kathmandu Affairs' Geopolitics Editor, specializing in Himalayan geopolitics, China-India dynamics, and Nepal's strategic positioning.
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