This paper tries to answer the question if the Quad can rightly be seen as a step towards a military alliance, similar to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the Indo-Pacific aiming to contain China's growing influence in the region. The paper starts by giving a brief overview of the Quad and its origins before discussing the central question if the Quad can be seen as a step towards an “Asian NATO” via focusing on the internal and external factors of influence.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Background: The Quadrilateral Security Dialog (QUAD)
- Discussion: Quad as an "Asian NATO"
- The contemporary Quad
- Potentials for future development
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) and its potential to become an Asian NATO in response to the rise of China. It seeks to determine whether the Quad's current structure and goals align with those of a traditional military alliance.
- The origins and development of the Quad
- The Quad's relationship with China
- The potential for the Quad to become a military alliance
- The challenges and risks associated with a Quad-based military alliance
- The strategic implications of a Quad-based military alliance for the Indo-Pacific region
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the paper's topic, providing context on the Quad's emergence and its relevance in the context of China's rise. It highlights the debate surrounding the Quad's potential as an "Asian NATO" and outlines the paper's research questions and approach.
- Background: The Quadrilateral Security Dialog (QUAD): This chapter explores the origins and development of the Quad, tracing its roots back to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and highlighting the motivations and interests of its founding members. It also discusses the challenges and criticisms faced by the Quad in its early years.
- Discussion: Quad as an "Asian NATO": This chapter delves into the core question of whether the Quad can be considered an "Asian NATO." It examines the current structure and activities of the Quad, comparing them to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The chapter also analyzes the potential for future development of the Quad in the direction of a military alliance, considering both internal and external factors of influence.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, China's rise, Asian NATO, military alliance, Indo-Pacific, strategic partnerships, security, freedom of navigation, rule-based order, and regional stability.
- Quote paper
- Fabian Döbber (Author), 2021, The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’s potential for becoming an Asian NATO, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1131988
