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Can the Quad last? (Part 3) – UnderStated Audio
In the last part of our season finale, Ishaan, Jonah, and KJ consider the future of the Quad, and if it can stand up to pressure from those that oppose it.
Text discussed: The Quad Needs a Harder Edge | Foreign Affairs
Quad validates PM’s India-first approach, writes S Jaishankar – Hindustan Times
Why Australia shouldn’t put all its eggs in the Quad basket | The Interpreter (lowyinstitute.org)
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This episode was recorded on 03 July 2022.
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