RISKS & OPPORTUNITIES: A WORLD IN FERMENT

We are delighted to have one of Australia’s leading International Relations scholars and commentators, Professor Joseph A. Camilleri OAM present this insightful lecture series.

This series aims to shed light on the critical psycho-social, economic, environmental and security challenges of our times as they affect us personally and our life prospects, our networks and communities, Australia and the world. Opening new ways of thinking about the past and present and new possibilities for reshaping the future.

Program
6pm- 8pm, September 1 – Life on Planet Earth
Sustaining hope in the midst of fragility and uncertainty

6pm- 8pm, September 8 – The World Economy: An ‘ocean liner without lifeboats’
Financial crises and the myths of the free market: the case for regulation

6pm- 8pm, September 15 – Islam, Islamism and Islamophobia
Religion and politics; terrorism and the ‘war on terror’

6pm- 8pm, September 22 – The Democratic Deficit
What it is and what to do about it

6pm- 8pm, September 29 – State of the Nation
How is Australia faring? A fresh look at its society, economy and politics

Please note there is limited seating for this series, book early to secure your tickets.
Cost: $15 per lecture or $50 for the whole series

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Format:
Lectures will include visual presentation, Q&A sessions and time for refreshments and informal conversation.
Participants will be issued with reading materials and given access to diverse sources of information.

Professor Joseph Anthony CAMILLERI OAM is Emeritus Professor at La Trobe University, where he held the Chair in International Relations. He was founding Director of the Centre for Dialogue, La Trobe University (2006-2012).

Joseph Camilleri is also Managing Director of Alexandria Agenda, a new consultancy offering services in the areas of sustainability, diversity and education.

He has written some 20 major books and more than 100 book chapters and journal articles. Recent publications include: The UN Alliance of Civilizations in Asia – South Pacific: Current Context and Future Pathways (2014); Culture, Religion and Conflict in Muslim Southeast Asia (Routledge 2013); Human Security Matters (2012); Religion and Ethics in a Globalizing World: Conflict, Dialogue and Transformation (Palgrave MacMillan, 2011); Worlds in Transition: Evolving Governance Across a Stressed Planet (Edward Elgar 2009).

Professor Camilleri is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Social Sciences; he chairs the Editorial Committee of the scholarly journal Global Change, Peace and Security; and is adviser to Ideapod, a new web-based platform aimed at harnessing the power of ideas. He has researched, lectured 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 several awards, including the Order of Australia Medal.

Professor Camilleri’s personal website: www.Josephcamilleri.org