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Future Directions International (FDI) is 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.

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25 May 2017

Addressing Water Insecurity in Central Asia: A Steppe on the One Belt, One Road Initiative?

Central Asia is an integral component of the Chinese “One Belt, One Road” initiative. It remains a volatile region, however, partly because of the unresolved water disputes that impede more amicable interstate relations. While these disputes could undermine the investment programme, it is unlikely that Beijing will get involved in reducing interstate water tensions.

Indian Ocean

23 May 2017

Chinese Optimism Meets Indian Realism on the Silk Road

Northern Australia & Land Care

18 May 2017

The Role of Carbon in Promoting Healthy Soils

Indian Ocean

16 May 2017

Pakistan: A Complicated Domestic Outlook

Strategic Weekly Analysis

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24 May 2017 | Global Food and Water Crises SWA Articles, Indian Ocean SWA Articles, Strategic Weekly Analysis

South African Drought: Cape Town Down to its Last Drops

24 May 2017 | Indian Ocean SWA Articles, Strategic Weekly Analysis

Trump’s Saudi Trip Could Strengthen Rouhani’s Situation

24 May 2017 | Indian Ocean SWA Articles, Strategic Weekly Analysis

Myanmar Still a Key Piece in China’s Grand Puzzle

24 May 2017 | Global Food and Water Crises SWA Articles, Indonesia SWA Articles, Strategic Weekly Analysis

Regional Pressure to Make Illegal Fishing a Transnational Crime: Is it a Feasible Solution?

24 May 2017 | Indian Ocean SWA Articles, Indonesia SWA Articles, Strategic Weekly Analysis

Indonesia: A Push for Pancasila at the Expense of Hardline Islamic Groups?

News from the CEO

  • 23 May 2017
    What’s Next?

    In Myanmar, the second Union Peace Conference between ethnic rebel groups and government and military representatives will take place 24-28 May. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet with Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in Moscow, 25-26 May

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  • 18 May 2017
    What’s Next?

    Jordan will host the World Economic Forum on the Middle East from 19-21 May. The East African Community’s Heads of State Summit will convene in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 20 May.

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  • 9 May 2017
    What’s Next?

    South African President Jacob Zuma will make a State Visit to Tanzania from 11-12 May. China will host the leaders of 28 countries for the Belt and Road Forum for International Co-operation in Beijing on 14-15 May.

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  • 2 May 2017
    What’s Next?

    The World Economic Forum on Africa will be held in Durban, 3-5 May. Prime Minister Turnbull will meet with US President Trump in New York on 4 May. The "South Asia Satellite" will be launched by India on 6 May.

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