India always gleams with pride. Yet again, this nation has given the world many successful reasons as to why it is a trendsetter name on the Globe. Let’s have a closer look at Australia’s inclusion in the Malabar.

All of this started in 2017 November, when Australia requested to be a part of the Malabar exercises. In this, India, US and Japan developed a strategy to keep the vital sea routes in the Indo Pacific Region free of any influences. These countries gave shape to the long-pending “Quad” coalition.

Historically, this began in 1992 between India and the US. Then, Japan became a permanent member in 2015. Australia has been displaying a willingness to participate in this exercise since then. Now, India is considering Australia’s interest to be part of the upcoming next edition of the Malabar exercise.

If India finally confirms this agreement, this will surely increase the power of this “quad” or quadrilateral coalition which was set up to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Then, it will comprise all the members of the “Quad”. Also, this will keep a check on China’s increasing efforts to expand its military influence in this region. Australia’s inclusion in the Malabar would be the first step towards the militarization of the Quad coalition.

India is favourably considering Australia’s keen interest to be part of the next edition of the Malabar naval exercise. This act has been delayed this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but is scheduled to be held towards the end of 2020.

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