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
Indonesia’s national characteristics: challenges and opportunities
This paper examines population trends, the impact of racial differences on political stability and economic trends in order to ascertain the kinds of challenges that Indonesia will need to address in the near future if it is to meet its developmental goals.
Report
Under our feet: soil microorganisms as primary drivers of essential ecological processes
A better understanding of soil microbiology is essential if agricultural production is to meet the needs of a growing world population.
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Localising food production: urban agriculture in Australia
The re-localisation of food production will support and enhance Australia’s food system and has the potential to increase access to nutritious, affordable food for the most vulnerable, argues this report.
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Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran: will Saudi Arabia seek new friends?
The US appears to be losing the trust it once enjoyed in Saudi Arabia, as a result of the nuclear deal with Iran.
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A political earthquake hits Saudi Arabia?
The recent unexpected succession architecture decreed by King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud transfers the leadership of the country from the children of the country’s founder to a new generation of grandchildren, in particular Muhammad bin Salman and Muhammad bin Nayef.