This was a major international conference hosted by La Trobe University to mark the 50th anniversary of the United Nations. the conference, convened by Joseph Camilleri, examined issues relating to democracy, security and regionalism, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region. The conference brought together sdome fo the world's leading scholars, policy-makers and NGO representatives to examine the UN's structure, performance and agenda.
The Conference United Nations between Sovereignty and Global Governance was hosted by La Trobe University and convened by Joseph Camilleri. It was held at La Trobe University, Melbourne on 2-6 July 1995.
The Conference received wideranging coverage in both The Age and The Australian.
The Conference, convened by Joseph Camilleri, examined the role of the state and its relationship to nation and community on the one and to the changing international environment on the other. The Conference featured presentations by some thirty leading international and Australian scholars, with Professor R. B. J. Walker as the keynote speaker.
Between 12 April and 8 May 2009, Joseph Camilleri led a Centre for dialogue delegation to the Middle East. The other two members were Research Fellows, Dr Michális S. Michael and Dr Luca Anceschi.
The Malaysia-Australia Dialogue on Asian Futures was held in Penang on 12-16 August 2009. Attending scholars scrutinised the economic, social, environmental and security challenges for the Asia Pacific. This initiative was seen as contributing positively to the future development of the region.
The following excerpts are taken from the joint statement which resulted from the dialogue session:
