Australia won't sell uranium to India, since it fears India may proliferate.
But they're contemplating signing a deal with China to supply it with 9000 tons of the stuff.
>>>Pakistan, Libya, Iran and North Korea mysteriously seemed elated.
Some Australians understand the changing realities in Asia....John Howard is not one of them. He is truly a dinosaur among men.
That said, there are many opportunities for trade and friendship between Australia and India. However, friendship is not a one-way street. Most Indians have not forgotten the vile insults targeted toward them by the previous Australian govt. in 1998/99.
Australia cannot ignore the importance of India. It is between Middle East and Australia, which the oil may travel through nearby India. In case of hostility near India, Australia may be concerned for the threats of trades between Middle East regions. Australia exports live stocks to Middle East, and in exchange, oil is imported to Australia. Australia will need some help from India in this case. Meanwhile, the growing threats of China may also be a concern for Australia, including the recent revelaed case by a refugee that China attepted to politically colonize Australia. Australia will also need help from India for regional security, and to counter China's threat. Let is forgive the sins of the past. Everyone makes mistakes. We must focus on the threats of China that is happening today. We must gather together for to help eachother from threats by China. Let US-India-Australia-Japan shake eachothers hands and work for the common goals to protect our common interets.