Can Quad break China’s mineral monopoly amid US-India rift? (opens original article in a new tab)

The US strike on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman has strained US-India relations and raised questions about the unity of the Quad, an alliance aiming to reduce China's influence over critical minerals.

• US strike on oil tanker killed three Indian sailors and strained US-India relations.
• Quad's agenda to reduce China's mineral dominance faces challenges due to US-India tensions.
• Analysts note shared concerns among Quad members about reliance on China's supply chains.