Vance’s visit also served as a subtle but strategically strong message for the “foreign adversary” — without naming China. At a public event in India’s city of palaces, Jaipur, Vance spoke on Quad, reinforcing that the grouping is a strategic bulwark against coercive regional powers. He highlighted that “India, this year, is hosting the Quad Leaders’ Summit this fall,” framing New Delhi’s role as more than symbolic — as a pivot for shaping Indo-Pacific security. His focus on shared goals in defence, energy, and AI signals a clear intent to deepen integration among Quad members, turning the partnership into a functional alliance capable of responding to regional threats.
