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Former Australian PM Tony Abbott: India Will Become Leader of the Free World in Coming Decades
Oct 17, 2025 07:13 pm CST
At the NDTV World Summit 2025, former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott predicted India's rise as a global superpower, positioning it as the democratic counterweight to China in the 21st century. Abbott highlighted India's three key advantages - democracy, rule of law, and English proficiency - that will enable it to assume global leadership, potentially with its Prime Minister becoming the 'leader of the free world' within the next 40-50 years.
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott Defends Modi, Calls India an Emerging Democratic Superpower
Oct 17, 2025 05:04 pm CST
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2025, defended PM Narendra Modi against Western media criticism and described India as an emerging democratic superpower poised to counterbalance China in the 21st century. Abbott highlighted India's free media, independent judiciary, and democratic elections while encouraging the country to embrace its growing global influence.