Organisation
Future Directions International
Acronym:
FDI
Future Directions International (FDI) was an independent, not-for-profit research institute. It was established in 2000, by Major General (Retd.) the Honourable Michael Jeffery (former Governor General of Australia), together with a small group of leading Australians, to conduct comprehensive research of important medium to long-term issues facing Australia.
FDI ceased operations in November 2021.
Report
Saudi Arabia vs. Iran: the Washington factor
This paper argues that Saudi King Salman’s recent emergency meetings may have been in response to attacks on Saudi assets, but it is likely that his goals will be overtaken by larger ones that could be played out on a much-larger scale.
Report
Making sense of five years of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
This report argues that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been a mixed bag for China, in terms of its outward investments and economic and strategic outreach plans.
Report
Indonesia’s regional security and perceived long-term threats – part one: China
China is perhaps the most important economic partner for Indonesia, being both the second-largest investor in the country and the leading market for exported goods. Beyond economic ties, Jakarta often sees China as a strategic challenge. This paper looks at some of the challenges that China might pose to Indonesia in the longer term.
Interview
Dr Edward Barret-Lennard: the need to increase and improve agricultural research
FDI recently interviewed Dr Edward Barrett-Lennard, a leading WA scientist and researcher, about the growing need for more scientists and technicians to work in agricultural research.
Article
Australia-Indonesia relations: rare opportunity for a bold, fresh start
Despite the threat of protests and court action by opposition candidate Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia has once again pulled off a remarkably successful election process, involving 193 million voters, with almost no violence or threat to the nation’s democracy.