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
The Australian National Landcare Programme
This analysis paper describes and discusses the history, structure, objectives and achievements of the National Landcare Programme.
Report
The ayatollahs and the demonstrators: is the Iranian theocracy running out of time?
The current demonstrations in Iran could prove to be a watershed in the Islamic Revolution. The theocrats have been shocked by the demands from the demonstrators calling for their removal. Given the deep currents of dislike for the theocracy among many ordinary Iranians, it is difficult to see how the ayatollahs will placate the demonstrators.
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African food security: immediate challenges conceal long-term opportunity
Despite trouble spots, there are grounds for long-term optimism in the development of African agriculture.
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Mohammed bin Salman’s Saudi Arabia: a royal revolution
Saudi Arabia is undergoing profound social change instigated by King Salman and his son, Crown Prince Mohammed. This paper examines the factors that may have brought about the need for change and some of their possible consequences.
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Indonesian foreign policy: blind spots, stress points and potential pitfalls
Indonesia has been ignoring its leadership role in ASEAN, even though that organisation has the potential to be a valuable tool for extending Indonesian influence.