Policy Development
The Centre continues to develop cutting edge research projects and programmes by maintaining a solid range of publications, and by building research collaboration and partnerships with leading national and international institutions. The scope of the Centre's research agenda is continuously evolving responding to the challenges and opportunities that avail themselves in terms of probing the theory and practice of dialogue under different circumstances.
At present, seven key themes underline the majority of the Centre’s research and educational activities: dialogue of cultures and civilisations – theoretical, empirical and historical perspectives; managing cultural and religious diversity in Southeast Asia; conflict and dialogue in the Middle East; Cyprus – realities of conflict and prospects for dialogue; UN Alliances of Civilizations; reconciling divided communities in Australia; and interfaith and intercultural dialogue in local and regional settings.
Knowledge transfer, that is the application of knowledge derived from various research-related activities to a wide range of educational and other projects, constitutes a main priority for the Centre. The approach adopted by the Centre is to cultivate a mutually enriching relationship between research, on the one hand, and education and training, policy development and community engagement on the other. The key to such a relationship is ‘reflexive practice’, that is, a process of continuous interaction between research, application of the findings of research to the concrete policy settings of interest to partner organisations, and careful evaluation of the outcomes of such projects as a guide to future research.
Middle East Weapons of Mass Destruction Free Zone
A Middle East zone free of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction as well as their means of delivery (WMDFZ)
Cyprus Dialogue Project
The Cyprus Dialogue Project explores the prospects for dialogue those affected by the conflicts - that is, Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots in Australia, Cyprus and the diaspora
Australia-Turkey Dialogue
Explores regional issues of common interest and concern to Australia and Turkey such as their common dilemmas over geography and history.
Australia-Indonesia Dialogue
Jointly organised by the Centre for Dialogue, The Faculty of Social and Political Science (FISIP) and Centre for the Study of Islam and Society (PPIM) Universitas Islam Negri (UIN), Jakarta.
Australia-Egypt Dialogue
Part of the Centre’s intensifying engagement with the wider Middle East.
Australia-China High-Level Talks
A major project initiated by La Trobe University (the Centre for Dialogue and the Centre for China Studies) in partnership with Peking University, the Australia China Business Council and the State Government of Victoria.
Alliance of Civilizations
A regional consultation/dialogue that aims to bring together key stakeholders within the Asia-Pacific region.
