Quad leaders meet in Biden’s hometown to strengthen regional alliance

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The leaders of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States gathered in Wilmington, Delaware, President Joe Biden's hometown, for the annual Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) summit. The meeting focused on strengthening ties amid growing competition with China in the Asia-Pacific region.

Biden announced a new cooperation framework between the nations' coastguards, reinforcing their partnership. Originally launched in 2007 and revived in 2017, the Quad has gained importance as the U.S. seeks to curb China's influence.

Though China was not mentioned directly, the leaders emphasized a “rules-based international order,” respect for sovereignty, and peaceful conflict resolution. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed commitment to a "free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific," while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlighted the importance of partnerships like the Quad in managing regional disputes.

Despite other global conflicts, the Biden administration remains focused on strengthening the Quad to counter challenges from China, including trade, Taiwan, and the South China Sea.