Heads of government of India, the US, Japan and Australia will have their first summit, virtually, on March 12th. Discussion during the meet will be on practical cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, resilient supply chain initiative, maritime security and emerging and critical technologies. Amongst the regional and global issues to be discussed, all eyes would be on the subject of maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. This discussion will most likely revolve around addressing concerns about China’s assertiveness and aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region.