| ID | 119075 |
| Title Proper | Delicate balance |
| Other Title Information | Australia's 'tilt' to Pakistan and its impact on Australia-India relations |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gurry, Meg |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Australia-India relationship has pivoted on more than the sale of uranium, and is not purely a narrative of neglect. While there have been some periods where bilateral relations received inadequate attention, the years 1947 to 1980 tell of a more complex story. During this time, many Australian diplomats and leaders worked hard to include India in Australia's foreign policy calculations. However, it proved difficult, arguably impossible, to negotiate a path for the Australia-India connection through the complexities of the India-Pakistan relationship and the strategic uncertainties of this most fragile of regions. Indian leaders, not without cause, constantly accused Australia of a 'tilt' to Pakistan. An examination of the Australian archives for this period reveals the inhibiting effects of the India-Pakistan conflict, particularly over Kashmir, on the development of a more fruitful Australia-India collaboration. |
| `In' analytical Note | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 67, No.2; Apr 2013: p.141-156 |
| Journal Source | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol. 67, No.2; Apr 2013: p.141-156 |
| Key Words | Australian Foreign Policy ; Diplomats ; India ; Kashmir ; Pakistan |