The phrase "direction of the discussion" refers to the path or focus that a conversation is taking. It determines what topics are being talked about and where the conversation is heading. Full definition
In the interest of reducing the number of comments, allow me to summarize the inevitable direction of the discussion. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Everything from local politics to the strength of statewide unions to parent engagement inform the strength and direction of the discussions happening in each state. (hechingerreport.org)
He stressed there has been «far too much focus» on how to deal with the four percent that are homeless and believes the new direction of the discussion is needed in order to come up with ways to track and monitor the majority of county sex offenders. (suffolktimes.timesreview.com)