With each passing day, China’s military is becoming more and more belligerent – particularly toward Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines (as covered in The Washington Times) – which underscores the importance of the abilities of other Indo-Pacific nations’ militaries to serve as a check against Chinese aggression. A particularly vital variable in this security equation is India, thanks in no small part to its membership in “the Quad” along with the United States, Australia, and Japan.