With the leaders of the Quad set to meet in Tokyo on Tuesday, this episode focuses on the security and foreign policies of Australia’s Quad partners, India and Japan.

ASPI Executive Director Justin Bassi speaks to India expert Tanvi Madan about India’s perspectives on issues including the China–Russia partnership and regional security challenges in South Asia. They examine opportunities for the Quad to ensure stability and security in the region.

Shifting focus to Japan, ASPI’s Malcolm Davis speaks to Stephen Nagy of the International Christian University in Tokyo about Japan’s foreign and security policies. They focus on its relationship with China, the importance of multilateralism and the potential for increased technology cooperation.