The US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, has stated that India is in the “driving seat” of the Quad, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the partnership between India, the US, Australia, and Japan. Using analogies like “corrective steering wheel” and a dinner party, Garcetti highlighted the different roles of Quad members and urged India to “forcefully define” the nature of the diplomatic partnership. He sees the Quad as a “model for the world,” emphasizing its strength and stability in comparison to multilateral institutions like the UN. Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull also discussed the Quad’s progress and common goals in the session at the Jaipur Literature Festival.