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One of the most important geopolitical structures in the Indo-Pacific area is the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), which is made up of the United States, Japan, India, and Australia. This study analyses the points of convergence, divergence, and possible future paths in the complex interaction between the QUAD and India's changing Indo-Pacific strategy. This research clarifies the common objectives that motivate India's involvement in the QUAD, especially in addressing maritime security issues and thwarting China's growing influence, through an extensive review of governmental documents, academic literature, and strategic analyses. It also draws attention to the subtle variations in national agendas and strategic cultures that influence India's quest for strategic autonomy and the operational dynamics of the QUAD. Lastly, it looks at the QUAD's and India's Indo-Pacific strategy's future directions, providing guidance on how India can successfully strike a balance between its regional alliances and national interests in order to support a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. This study offers evaluation of India's decisions in multipolar Indo-Pacific region.

Keywords - QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), India's Indo-Pacific Strategy, Maritime Security, Geopolitics, China's Influence, Multipolarity.