About Us


Future Directions International (formerly known as the Centre for International Strategic Analysis), is an independent, not-for-profit “think-tank” research institute established to conduct comprehensive, integrated research and analysis of important medium to long-term issues facing Australia. FDI is a Commonwealth Government endorsed Approved Research Institute and Deductible Gift Recipient.(l-r) FDI Research Manager Andrew Pickford, Bermet Akaeva, FDI Director Gregory Copley and the former President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Askar Akaev FDI was created to fulfil an important strategic analysis rôle in the Australian policy community and was positioned in Perth, Western Australia to offer a unique perspective on national issues. FDI has strong links to the policy and research community and prides itself on being able to draw upon experts in the field to contribute to its research and landmark studies. FDI is currently located in East Perth, placing it at the heart of Australia’s fastest growing and most dynamic state. FDI is the sister organisation of the International Strategic Studies Association (ISSA). ISSA is based in the Washington DC area in the United States, and is a worldwide membership Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) of professionals involved in national management, particularly in national and international security and strategic policy.