Geopolitical Chessboard: Quad's Unity Cracks Under Pressure
The Quad's recent U.S.-hosted meeting dropped all pretenses—openly targeting China as a 'threat' to global stability. But here's the twist: India is calling the shots, forcing the alliance to juggle contradictions.
While the U.S. cracks down on Russian oil imports globally, India’s purchases surged 13-fold since 2022, hitting $2.8B this year. Prime Minister Modi’s post-election Russia visit deepened energy ties, directly undermining Western sanctions—and the Quad’s 'moral high ground.'
Why Can’t the Quad Push Back?
Analysts say the group's survival depends on keeping India onboard. With India simultaneously chairing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)—a bloc covering 40% of humanity—its strategic ambiguity leaves the Quad walking on eggshells.
Bottom line: This alliance is only as strong as its weakest link. And right now, that link is rewriting the rules.
But here's the twist: India is calling the shots, forcing the alliance to juggle contradictions.
Prime Minister Modi’s post-election Russia visit deepened energy ties, directly undermining Western sanctions—and the Quad’s 'moral high ground.'
With India simultaneously chairing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)—a bloc covering 40% of humanity—its strategic ambiguity leaves the Quad walking on eggshells. 
Bottom line: This alliance is only as strong as its weakest link. And right now, that link is rewriting the rules.
