Joseph Anthony Camilleri OAM is Emeritus Professor at La Trobe University, where he held the Chair in International Relations (1994-2012). He was founding Director of the Centre for Dialogue 2006-2012. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Social Sciences, and chairs the Academic Board of La Trobe College Australia. He has authored or edited some thirty major books and written over 100 book chapters and journal articles. covering such areas as security, dialogue and conflict resolution, the role of culture and religion in international relations, cultural diversity, and the politics of the Asia-Pacific region. Professor Camilleri has convened several major international dialogues and conferences, researched and lectured at universities in many countries, and given evidence to government and other enquiries on issues of governance, human rights, cultural and religious dialogue, development, environment, and security. He is the recipient of many awards, including the Order of Australia Medal and the Victorian Premier’s Award for Community Harmony. Joseph Camilleri is also Managing Director of Alexandria Agenda, a new venture in ethical consulting offering services in diversity, education and governance. His personal website may be accessed at www.josephcamilleri.org