Speaking at the 2024 Halifax International Security Forum on 24 November, Director-General of National Intelligence Andrew Shearer emphasised the critical contribution of the Quad among a strong latticework of overlapping groupings in countering emerging threats.
Mr Shearer joined General Jennie Carignan (Chief of the Defence Staff, Canadian Armed Forces, Canada) Admiral Samuel Paparo (Commander, Indo-Pacific Command, United States) and US Congressman Andy Kim in a panel discussion.
Mr Shearer emphasised the need for likeminded nations to adjust their mindsets and appetites for risk, and be prepared to face tension and friction – including by focusing more on military interoperability and deterrence.
Watch the 2024 Halifax International Security Forum panel discussion(Opens in a new tab/window).