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
China’s One Belt One Road policy: can history repeat itself?
This paper will discuss just some to the issues that this audacious policy, with the potential to revolutionise global trade, raises.
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The United States and the Indian Ocean region: a case of growing interests
The economies of Europe, the power-houses of East Asia and the US also depend upon the Indian Ocean SLOCs for the transportation of raw materials, manufactured goods and raw materials.
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Food insecurity in Australia: a hidden problem
According to Foodbank’s 2016 Hunger Report, one in six Australians have experienced food insecurity at least once in the last twelve months and one in every 24 Australians experiences food insecurity on a regular basis.
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Social media: a tool to tackle water pollution in China?
China’s policy of cyber-sovereignty has meant tighter controls for users of its social media platforms.
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Soil nutrient management
The importance of appropriate plant nutrient management in agricultural soil cannot be overstated. If agricultural and pastoral activity is to be maximised in a sustainable fashion, it is imperative that plants are supplied by proper nutrition.