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.
Discussion paper
Australia-India relations: the prime ministerial nexus
In revisiting the Modi Government’s domestic and international agenda, this paper canvasses opportunities for Australia to build Indian confidence and trust, and benefit by pursuing substantive ties that also necessitates setting aside Australian concerns about doing business in India.
Report
The state of Australia’s soils
Several degraded soil conditions are currently causing environmental and economic concern in Australia, including acidification, erosion, salinity, depletion, structural decline and compaction.
Report
Tackling India’s trade deficit with China
India’s trade deficit with China amounted to US$37.8 billion in 2014, a year on year increase of 7.9% and is likely to double to $60 billion in the next two years.
Report
Indonesia and ASEAN: limited prospects for greater multilateralism
ASEAN's member states are a long way from achieving the ambitious goal of an 'ASEAN Community' and 2015 is likely to be a key milestone in the development of the project.
Report
Sino-Indian Relations and Modi’s Visit to Beijing
Modi’s forthcoming visit to China has the potential to set the tone of Sino-Indian relations for years to come, according to this report.