FDI seeks to be the national leader in at least four areas of independent strategic research and advice to senior levels in the private and public sectors of Australia. Presently, they are:

• Developments in the Indian Ocean Region
• Australia’s energy security
• Future directions for Northern Australia
• Australia’s role in solving future global food and water crises

Our research seeks to examine the dynamics of interacting factors that combine to provide challenges and opportunities for Australia’s future.

Much of FDI’s research is done pro bono by its large body of Associates who have skills and experience relevant to our focus areas.

FDI produces a series of strategic reports and assessments, which are distributed electronically free of charge.