Even as China concluded two key summits with the US and Russia in recent weeks, Beijing’s shadow looms over other global fora. Washington’s global focus at gatherings this week bears the imprint of China’s rise. In New Delhi, the Quad pushed for building resilient supply chains and cooperation on maritime security. In the meantime, the US and Iran’s ceasefire talks have edged toward a breakthrough. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (comprising member states India, the US, Japan, and Australia) held its foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday. The top diplomats announced several initiatives to strengthen the multilateral partnership. The plans aim to strengthen maritime cooperation, expand influence in the Indo-Pacific, and build strategically vital supply chains, reducing reliance on Beijing, which has a monopolistic grip on the export of rare earths and critical minerals.…