Australia must do more to embrace emerging India

It can't just be about the economy, milking the Indian cow for what it can provide. We need a more holistic appreciation of India's languages, culture and society which is required if we want to get India's attention. Australia's emphasis on the rise of China in the Asia Pacific has left the nation falling behind in its relationship with the region's other emerging power - India. Speaking ahead of The Australian National University's (ANU) India Update conference, event convenor Dr Assa Doron said Australia must do more to understand India or risk losing enormous potential benefits. "We are falling behind and that is to our detriment. The emphasis on China has blinded us to this neighbouring giant in India which in many ways has more affinities with Australia," Dr Doron said. "What I'm hoping is that we haven't missed the train.
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