NEW DELHI—First, there was a quadrilateral security alliance or “quad” between the United States, India, Japan, and Australia in the Indo-Pacific. Now, a “Middle Eastern quad” between the United States, India, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates may be developing.
What has been described as a “preliminary” meeting between the four nations’ foreign ministers was held on Oct. 18, partly in-person and partly virtually, with the aim of enhancing political and economic cooperation on issues in the Middle East and Asia.
