Trump’s plan to skip the India meet may underscore the limits of a grouping that relies heavily on US commitment, analysts say

While observers say the United States is unlikely to abandon the Quad altogether, they suggest its engagement may fall short of the intensity seen under the previous administration – at a time when regional anxieties over China’s assertiveness remain high.

Citing unnamed officials familiar with his schedule, The New York Times reported on Saturday that Trump “no longer has plans” to travel to India for the meeting.

There was no official comment from either the US or India on the report.

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