The worlds emerging democratic superpower is how I habitually described India as PM. With the worlds other emerging superpower becoming more belligerent almost by the day, its in everyones interests that India take its rightful place among the nations as quickly as possible. And because trade deals are about politics as much as economics, a swift deal between India and Australia would be an important sign of the democratic worlds tilt away from China, as well as boosting the long-term prosperity of both our countries.