May 08, 2026
Is the Quad Fracturing as U.S. Priorities Shift?
The Quad was meant to anchor stability in the Indo-Pacific—a way for the United States, India, Japan, and Australia to stay aligned in a rapidly changing region. But shifting US priorities under the second Trump administration are putting it to the test. Derek Grossman of the Center for a New American Security explains how countries across Asia are adapting, what it means for the Quad, and where US alliances could be headed next.
Listen to the full interview on the Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
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