This failure to nurture cross-cultural understanding is now drawing scrutiny from Australia’s neighbours.
At a recent Singapore forum, regional analysts pointedly questioned the depth of Australia’s Asia literacy and its fading influence in Southeast Asia.
I think Australia has a slight problem, and that’s understating it
William Choong, political analyst
“For Australia to understand Southeast Asia and vice versa, there needs to be a mutual understanding on both sides,” said ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute senior fellow William Choong at…
