Staff profile

Dr Michális S Michael

Deputy Director, Centre for Dialogue

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Centre for Dialogue

Melbourne (Bundoora)

 

Qualifications

BA (Sydney), MA (Sydney), PhD (La Trobe)

Brief Profile

Michális S. Michael has extensive experience in conflict resolution, Australian foreign policy, multicultural and inter-religious dialogue. Dr Michael has dedicated much of his professional research examining the tensions between Greek- and Turkish-Cypriot communities in Cyprus and abroad, as well as other ethnic and Diaspora communities. Dr Michael is an occasional political commentator for media outlets such as SBS, ABC Radio National, Voice of America, 3XY, 3CR and 3ZZZ ethnic radio. Dr Michael currently coordinates the Dialogue Diaspora Programme and the Northern Interfaith Intercultural Network project.

Recent Publications

Books

  • Michael, Michális S. (2009) Resolving the Cyprus Conflict: Negotiating History, Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Michael, Michális S. & Fabio Petito (eds) (2009). Global Empire or Dialogue of Cultures? The Politics of Culture, Religions and Civilizations in International Relations, Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Michael, Michális S., with J. Camilleri, L. Marshall and M. Seigel (eds) (2007), Asia-Pacific Geopolitics: Hegemony vs. Human Security, London, Edward Elgar.
  • Michael, Michális S. and A. Tamis (eds) (2005) Cyprus in the Modern World, Thessaloniki, Vanias Press.

Reports and Monographs

  • Michael, Michális S. (2010). Cypriot Academic Dialogue - The Way Forward, Report of dialogues held on 2nd & 3rd July 2010, J. William Fulbright Centre, Buffer Zone (Nicosia) Cyprus, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Centre for Dialogue and European Commission Representation in Cyprus (ECRC) (Melbourne: Centre for Dialogue, La Trobe University).
  • Michael, Michális S., with J. A. Camilleri and Janelle Cairns (2009). Interfaith and Intercultural Network in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs: Preliminary Report, Melbourne: La Trobe University Centre for Dialogue.
  • Michael, Michális S. (2008) The Next Five Years: Projected Program of Activities, Discussion Paper Submitted to the Academic Review of the National Centre for Hellenic Studies & Research, La Trobe University.
  • Michael, Michális S., with Prof. J.A. Camilleri, Dr G Myconos and Dr L. Anceschi (2008). La Trobe University Centre for Dialogue Submission to the Review of the National Innovation System, (Australian Government, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) [30th April].
  • Michael, Michális S. (2007). ‘Australia’s Response to Tensions between Islam and the West since September 11’, La Trobe University Centre for Dialogue Discussion Papers 1, (supported by Scanlon Foundation and Victorian Government grants).
  • Michael, Michális S. (2006) The Cyprus Peace Talks: A Critical Appraisal, Centre for Dialogue Working papers Series No.1.
  • Michael, Michális S. and Larry Marshall (2005) Securing the Region post-September 11, Report of the Nagoya Symposium, 12-15 September, 2005, Institute for Social Sciences, Nanzan University, School of Social Sciences, La Trobe University. [Also in Japanese with Mick Seigel, 2006]
  • Michael, M. (2004) 'Dialogue Project Report: promoting inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue in Victoria', Joint Project funded by the La Trobe University Collaborative Grant, Reichstein Foundation and Niwano Peace Foundation 2003-2004, Melbourne, La Trobe University.
  • Michael, Michális S. (2004) Cyprus Bicommunal Conflict Resolution Workshop, Report of the 'Living in Harmony' initiative, Melbourne, 25-26 June 2004.

Journal Articles

  • Michael, Michális S. (2010) - in print. ‘Η Ειρηνευτική Αποστολή των Ηνωμένων Εθνών στην Κύπρο Ειρηνευτική Αποστολή των ΗΕ στην Κύπρο’ [UN Peacemaking and Peacekeeping Mission in Cyprus], Διεθνής και Ευρωπαïκή Πολιτική [International and European Politics], Special Issue: Republic of Cyprus: 50 years [Greek].
  • Michael, Michális S. (2009). ‘Australia’s Handling of Tensions between Islam and the West under the Howard Government’, Asian Journal of Political Science, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 45-70 (April).
  • Michael, Michális S. (2008). ‘Navigating through the Bosphorus: Relocating Turkey’s European/Western Fault Line’, , Global Change, Peace & Security, Special Issue: ‘Europe between Islam and the United States’ (M.S. Michael & Cezary Milosinski eds), vol. 20, Number 1, February 2008, pp. 71-85.
  • Michael, Michális S. and Milosinski, C. (2008) 'Europe between Islam and the United States: Current Trends and Future Options', Global Change, Peace & Security, Vol.20, No.1: 3-8.
  • Michael, Michális S. (2008) 'Navigating through the Bosphorus: Relocating Turkey's European/Western Fault Line', Global Change, Peace & Security, Vol.20, No.1: 71-85.
  • Michael, Michális S. (2007) 'The Cyprus Peace Talks: A Critical Appraisal', Journal of Peace Research, Vol.44, No.5: 585-602.
  • Michael, Michális S. (1999) 'The Cyprus Problem in Australia', Etudes Helleniques/Hellenic Studies 7, 2, pp.253-274.
  • Michael, Michális S. (1992) 'The Road to Vienna: Intercommunal Talks between 1974 and 1977', The Cyprus Review, 4/2, pp.93-121.
  • Michael, Michális S. (1991) 'The Role of the Greek Community in the Determination of Australia's Attitude to the Cyprus Problem', Australian Journal of International Affairs, 45/1, pp.98-108.
  • Michael, Michális S. (1989). ‘Η Σύγκρουση δύο «γενεών» στη Σύγχρονη Κυπριακή Ποίηση’ [the clash of two “generations” in modern Cypriot poetry], Antipodes, no. 23/24, April, pp. 33-37 [Greek].

Book Chapters

  • Michael, Michális S. (2011). ‘The Road to Vienna: Intercommunal Talks Between 1974-1977’, in Hubert Faustmann & Emilios Solomou, (eds.) Independent Cyprus 1960-2010: Selected Readings. Nicosia: University of Nicosia Press, pp. 161-190.
  • Michael, Michális S. (2010). ‘Η Ειρηνευτική Αποστολή των Ηνωμένων Εθνών στην Κύπρο’ [UN Peacemaking and Peacekeeping Mission in Cyprus], in Chrystostomos Pericleous (ed): Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία 50 Χρόνια Επώδυνη Πορεία [Republic of Cyprus 50 years painful process], Athens: Papazisi Publications, pp. 378-400. [Greek]
  • Michael, Michális S. (2009). ‘Australia’s Governmental Handling of Tensions between Islam and the West: the Howard Government’s Legacy’, in Luca Anceschi, Joseph A. Camilleri & Benjamin T. Tolosa jr. (eds.) Conflict, Religion and Culture: Domestic and International Implications for Southeast Asia and Australia. Manila: Philippines-Australia Studies Network/Ateneo de Manila University Press, pp. 35-52.
  • Michael, Michális S., with Fabio Petito (2009). ‘Imperial Monologue or Civilizational Dialogue?’ in M.S. Michael and Fabio Petito (eds),Civilizational Dialogue and World Order: The Other Politics of Cultures, Religions, and Civilizations in International Relations. Palgrave-Macmillan, pp. 3-25.
  • Michael, Michális S. and Marshall, Larry (2007) 'Hegemony and Human Security: Competing Principles of Regional Order', in Camilleri et al. (eds) Asia-Pacific Geopolitics: Hegemony vs. Human Security, Edward Elgar, London, pp.3-20.
  • Michael, Michális S. (2005) 'Europeanization of the Cyprus Conflict: squaring-off the Triangle', in Michael and Tamis, pp.381-409.
  • Michael, Michális S. (2005) 'Cyprus and the Elusiveness of Modernity', in Michael and Tamis, pp.1-8.
  • Michael, M. (2002) 'Conflict Prevention: Towards a Multi-Dimensional Approach', Democratizing Global Governance, Palgrave Macmillan, pp.165-180.
  • Michael, Michális S., with A.C. Theophanous (1993) 'The Greek Community and Australian Foreign Policy: with particular reference to the Cyprus Issue', in D.C. Constas and A.G. Platias (eds) Diasporas in World Politics: the Greeks in Comparative Perspective, Macmillan, pp.88-106.

Conferences and Workshops

  • (2006) 'The Politics of Empire and the Culture of Dialogue: Intellectual and Organisational Signposts for the Future', Centre for Dialogue, La Trobe University, Melbourne.
  • (2006) 'National Civil Society Dialogue', Parliament House, Canberra.
  • (2006) 'A Workshop for those Exploring Intercultural Relations in the School Setting', Centre for Dialogue, La Trobe University.
  • (2006) Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research, Human Development, Regional Conflicts, Global Governance (HUGGS2) Conference, Vancouver, Canada.
  • (2006) 'Europe Between Islam and the United States: Current Trends and Future Options', Polish Institute of International Affairs, Warsaw, Poland.
  • (2005) The Contemporary Europe Research Centre's International Interdisciplinary Conference for 2005, 'A Bitter Triumph? The Crisis of the European Project in the Aftermath of Englargement', The University of Melbourne, 1-2 December.
  • (2005) Centre for Dialogue, 'The Culture of Dialogue and the Dialogue of Cultures', One-Day Workshop for Schools Dialogue Project, La Trobe University, 3 November.
  • (2005) Joint Australia-Japan Workshop, Searching for Equitability and Peace in the Post-9/11 World: Exploring Alternatives for Australia and Japan, Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan.
  • (2004) Cyprus Bicommunal Conflict Resolution Workshop - Living in Harmony Initiative, La Trobe University, 25-26 June.
  • (2004) Challenging the Crisis: a short course of lectures and workshops, Islamic Council of Victoria, Living in Harmony: Neighbourhood Harmony, September-November.
  • (2004) Oceanic International Studies Conference, Australian National University, Canberra.
  • (2004) 'Managing Muslim-Christian Relations: Educational Policy Options', University of Melbourne.
  • (2004) Greek Australians in the Twenty-First Century, A National Forum, 2-4 April, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.
  • (2003) Gathering of Local Inter-Faith Groups, Australian Multicultural Foundation.
  • (2003) 'Initial Consultation Workshop', Dialogue Project: promoting inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue in Victoria, La Trobe University.
  • (2000) "La Trobe" Project: Cyprus Conflict Resolution Workshop, Department of Politics, La Trobe University, 15-16 April.

Conferences and Workshops

  • (2011) ‘Obama’s Middle East Peace Initiative: Lessons Learnt and Implications for a Dialogical Roadmap for Peace’, 23-24 June, Conference Centre, Research & Development Park, La Trobe University, Melbourne.
  • (2011) ‘Harmony through interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue Forum’. Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows.
  • (2010) “Religion and Education in Multifaith Australia” (with Larry Marshall), Centre for Jewish History and Civilization, Monash University, Caulfield Campus.
  • (2010) ‘Cypriot Academic Dialogue’. J.W. Fulbright Center, (buffer zone), Nicosia, Cyprus.
  • (2010) “Changing Global Power Balances and Turkey”, Institute of Strategic Thinking (SDE), Dolmabache Palace, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • (2010).‘Cyprus Conflict and Greek Turkish Relations’, Strategic Institute of Thinking (SDE), Ankara, Turkey.
  • (2010). ‘Towards a Turkish-Australian Dialogue’. Center for Global Studies, Foundation for Sciences and Arts, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • (2010) ‘Conflict, Religion and Dialogue in Asia Pacific: an Australian Perspective.’ Journalists and Writers Foundation, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • (2010) Nationalism in Australia Symposium, La Trobe University.
  • (2009-2010)’Maribyrnong-Brimbank Interfaith Dialogue Workshops’ (4 workshops). Melbourne.
  • (2009-2010) ‘Dialogue Involving Middle East Communities’ [Middle East Community Dialogue] (8 dialogical sessions). Venues: Trinity College, Kildara Centre, Centre for Theology and Ministry, Uniting Church, Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, Monash University, Asia Centre, University of Melbourne, Melbourne.
  • (2009) ‘Prospects for Peace and the Role of Third Parties in the Middle East Conflict/s’, Middle East Conference, Young Muslim Leadership Training Program, La Trobe University.
  • (2009) ‘Understanding and Facilitating Intercultural group Dynamics’, Dialogue and Conflict Management Workshop, Young Muslim Leadership Training Program, Australian Volunteers International, Melbourne.
  • (2008) 9th Biennial International Conference of the Modern Greek Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand on Multidisciplinary Approaches to Greek Studies. John Scott Meeting House, La Trobe University.
  • (2009) ‘Dialogue and Diversity Workshop’, Young Muslim Leadership Training Program, St Peter’s Church Hall, Melbourne.
  • (2008) ‘Sri Lanka Community Dialogues’ (six dialogical sessions), Mannix College, Monash University, Clayton.
  • (2008) ‘Conflict, Dialogue and Diaspora’. Collaborations and New Directions in Diaspora and Migration Research: a colloquium and workshop discussion for researchers on European Diasporas, Innovative Universities European Union Centre, at La Trobe University, Melbourne.
  • (2008) ‘Pathways to Understanding: Somali Community, Family and Youth in Australia - A One Day Symposium’, co-organised by the Centre for Dialogue and the Refugee Health Research Centre, sponsored by Northern Migrant Resource Centre, SBS Radio Somali program and the Australian Somali Youth Association, at La Trobe University.
  • (2007) ‘Europe and Asia between Islam and the United States: lessons from Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon and Iran’, co-organised by Centre for Dialogue, Innovative Universities European Union Centre, and Contemporary Europe Research Centre, at La Trobe University, Melbourne.
  • (2007) ‘Cyprus in Transition: Intercommunal and International Relations’, international conference by National Centre for Hellenic Studies & Research, Greek Studies Programme, La Trobe University and the University of Cyprus. John Scott Meeting House, La Trobe University, Melbourne.
  • (2007) ‘Building Bridges through Dialogue - workshop with the Australian-Iraqi community’, in collaboration with the Australian Iraqi Forum.
  • (2007) HUGG2: ‘Conflict, Religion and Culture: Domestic and international Implications for Southeast Asia and Australia’, Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, the Philippines.