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
Indian general election 2019: will Modi be returned to power?
This paper argues that it is more than likely that the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), headed by Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, will be returned to office, albeit with a reduced majority.
Report
India’s expanding strategic relations with Russia and France
This paper argues that India will expand the scope and range of its strategic partnerships, if not create alliances, with both France and Russia.
Report
Climate change and water in the Hindu Kush Himalayas
Climate change poses a major threat to the watersheds of the Hindu Kush region of the Himalayas (HKH). Increasing temperatures are likely to exacerbate existing trends, which cause low water levels in the summer and floods in the winter.
Report
India and Pakistan: Pulwama and the continuation of war by other means
This paper argues that any war between India and Pakistan would be very detrimental to both countries.
Report
Indonesia: threats and challenges to domestic security
This report argues that the frequency of terrorist incidents in Indonesia has reached a plateau, but the growing influence of extremism will prove to be difficult to manage. However, separatism, especially in West Papua, could prove to be a major security hurdle in the longer term, especially if backed by international support.