Opinion & Commentary
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A cultural revolution to celebrate
In a very real sense, Australia is already Asian. Read More
Pakistan a Chinese pawn to stall India
AT the Shangri-La Dialogue meeting of defence ministers in Singapore last month, Indian Defence Minister Pallam Raju was asked whether India could exercise similar self-restraint should another terrorist... Read More
Missing the woods for the trees
China won't be happy if India becomes an Asia power. Read More
Watch out for Russian wild card in Asia-Pacific
Russia is pulling out all the stops to court India to maintain its position in Asia's future balance of power. Read More
People's republics
By 2040, the world may be talking, not about a Washington or Beijing consensus, but a 'Mumbai Consensus' on economic development. Read More
Tearing Chindia apart
It was obvious that China and India in particular had coordinated strategies before the summit to scupper any binding agreement. Read More
The resurrection of Kevin Rudd
The question now is whether Mr. Rudd has learned from his mistakes and will be a team player, or whether he plans to use his profile and foreign-policy experience to rebuild his leadership credentials... Read More
Don’t rush to back Beijing over Delhi
While China's efficiency hides a brittleness, chaotic India's model is deceptively resilient. Read More
A way India can outshine China
If India hosts a successful Commonwealth Games in October it will be a pleasant surprise for the region and help to further silence sceptics of India’s competence. Read More
India needs to flex its soft muscles
New Delhi would do well to learn lessons from Beijing about the importance of selling its strengths and achievements to the world, says Dr John Lee in The Sydney Morning Herald, 29 June 2010. Read More
India’s edge over China: soft power
In the struggle to win support around Asia, India’s openness gives the country a big advantage compared with China, says John Lee in Business Week, 18 June 2010 Read More
India’s rise helps complement US interests in Asia
The subcontinent has to prove it can carry its weight in regional diplomacy, says John Lee in The Australian, 4 June 2010. Read More
Don’t overlook India’s consumer market for China’s
Urban consumers in India will likely drive more global business than their Chinese counterparts while India’s rural development far outpaces China’s. Read More
For once it’s better to end with a whimper
Washington pulls out all the stops for President Barack Obama's first state visitor: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the leader of the world's largest democracy. Read More
Rudd fails to court New Delhi
If Australia wants to remain an active, relevant and influential middle power in Asia, then spending the next half decade improving our bilateral relationship with countries such as India is much more... Read More
India Fast Becoming Asia's 'Swing State'
If India’s unpredictable political parties remain committed to continue reforms, and the bilateral partnership between Washington and New Delhi continue to deepen, a rising India (along with a still-dominant... Read More
China's potential enemy is US' good friend
If India’s unpredictable political parties remain committed to continue reforms, and the bilateral partnership between Washington and New Delhi continue to deepen, a rising India (along with a still-dominant... Read More