Strategic Minilateralism and The Regional Security Architecture of the Indo-Pacific: The Quad, AUKUS, and the Trilateral Strategic Dialogue
Key Points
This paper explores how minilateralism shapes the security framework in the Indo-Pacific region.
Analyzed key dialogues including the Quad, AUKUS, and the Trilateral Strategic Dialogue.
Examined geopolitical implications and cooperation patterns among participating nations.
Identified increased collaboration among Australia, India, Japan, and the US in security matters.
Highlighted the role of AUKUS in enhancing defense ties and military capabilities within the region.
Abstract
Minilateralism in the Indo-Pacific region has become a focal point of academic and policy attention since the mid-2010s. The Australia-India-Japan-United States dialogue, commonly known as the “Qua...