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
Regenerate Australia: the concept
This concept paper explores the potential and practical options for regenerating the resilience of bio-systems in Australia.
Report
The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA): replace, reduce or refine?
As the Indian Ocean Region continues to grow in strategic significance, the need for a region-wide multilateral organisation capable of contributing effectively to regional issues will only become more pressing.
Report
The Iranian water crisis
Iran has a national population of 75 million people, 12 million of whom reside in the capital; demand for water is rapidly increasing, even as major lakes and groundwater resources begin to shrink.
Report
Examining Sino-Indian maritime competition, part I
This study examines the reasons for the enhancement of Chinese and Indian naval capability, to determine if these are benign or otherwise.
Report
Global wildfires, carbon emissions and the changing climate
This paper provides an overview of current global wildfire carbon emissions and considers future projections and impacts.