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
Australia-India relations: why, how and when
This report argues that, despite the best intentions of their respective Prime Ministers, any enhancement of the Indo-Australian relationship depends for the most part on India’s domestic agenda and remains speculative.
Report
Regenerating our landscapes
This paper seeks to provide a short and simple description of how carbon, water, nutrients, organic matter and microbes interact to underpin the health of soils.
Report
Crisis in Yemen: food, water and the ‘slow motion coup’
Ongoing political instability and conflict undermine food security in Yemen by damaging economic infrastructure, causing internal displacement and contributing to food price inflation.
Report
Examining the developing bilateral relationship between the United States and India
The US-India relationship has seen an increased level of engagement by US officials as Congress seeks to develop a stronger relationship with India.
Briefing paper
Policy briefing paper: Australian food systems
This paper identifies and discusses key areas affecting Australia's long-term food security and a sustainable food system.