Australia India Institute CEO on Modi's Australia Visit

The transcript discusses the evolving relationship between Australia and India, highlighting the shift from mistrust during the Cold War to strong mutual trust today. It emphasizes the importance of trade and geopolitical interests, particularly in the context of recent global events like the G7 and Quad meetings. Prime Minister Modi's visit to Australia, despite the cancellation of the Quad meeting in Sydney, underscores the significance of the bilateral relationship. The discussion also touches on India's nonalignment policy and its implications for global diplomacy.

How have Australia-India relations evolved since the Cold War?

• From mistrust to mutual trust

• From strong allies to rivals

• From cultural exchange to isolation

• From economic partners to adversaries

What is a key focus of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Australia?

• Strengthening military alliances

• Expanding the trading relationship

• Discussing cultural exchanges

• Negotiating a peace treaty

What is one of the new markets Australia is looking to explore with India?

• Automobile sector

• Critical minerals

• Textile industry

• Tourism

What shared vision do Australia and India have for the Indo-Pacific region?

• A region dominated by military power

• A free, open, and inclusive region

• A region focused on economic isolation

• A region with restricted trade policies

How does India approach its foreign policy in relation to the Quad members?

• Exclusive focus on European alliances

• Strict alignment with the US

• Nonalignment or multialignment

• Complete isolation from global affairs