UPSC Optional 2023Question 22Political Science and International RelationsIndia and the Global Centres of Power250 words

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) performs an important role in India's strategic balancing act to withstand the dominance of China in Asia. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)

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