Explanation
The QUAD Group is an informal strategic dialogue with four members, namely: India, Japan, Australia and the US. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD), commonly known as the Quad QUAD is an Inter-governmental security forum. The dialogue was initiated in 2007 by: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, with the support of Australian Prime Minister John Howard, Indian Prime Ministe r Manmohan Singh and U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney. NA23-7-2023
