This article is authored by Mukesh Kumar, researcher, Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), Sapru House, New Delhi.

India partners with Quad nations to advocate for Indo-Pacific peace and ASEAN centrality in response to China's assertiveness.

India joined its Quad partners on Wednesday in advocating for peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific while reiterating "unwavering support" for "ASEAN unity and centrality"