How Shinzo Abe Changed Asia: --Key architect of Quad, proposed it first --Key supporter & promoter of Indo Pacific --Made India & Japan closer partners Pic: Abe addressing Indian Parliament in 2007 wr he emphasized on links between Indian & Pacific Ocean (ctsy: I&B ministry)
Of note, the report recognizes that although France is "no longer expected," its presence could still be welcomed - if only its engagement went beyond words.