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
Pakistan’s policy objectives in the Indian Ocean Region
The new administration of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be seeking to keep Pakistan’s bilateral relations with the US on a firm footing, particularly in the lead up to 2014 and beyond.
Report
Malaysia: national involvement in the Indian Ocean region
This paper examines Malaysia’s relations with Australia and India, noting some of the commonalities and opportunities they share.
Report
Peak water: what happens when the wells go dry?
Could the world be facing peak water? Or has it already peaked?
Report
India, the United States and South Asia: potential strains and complications
After several incidents occurring close together, there is the possibility of strains appearing in India-US relations if the trend is not arrested.
Report
Russia: national involvement in the Indian Ocean Region
Russia’s strength in energy resources has led to its re-emergence as a key influential state. The growth in Russian energy exports has widened its influence from its immediate sphere to much larger regional matters.