Examples of such ongoing projects are investigating the tensions relations to the role of religion and culture in international politics, particularly since the 11 September terrorist attacks.

Such projects continue to focus on how the government, nongovernment and civil society sectors have responded, most notable in Europe, the United States, and Asia (including Australia).

This includes the publication of books, edited volumes and journal articles, as well as discussion papers that are distributed to relevant organisations and government departments.

They generally must also identify ways in which the theory and/or practice of dialogue has contributed to coexistence, co-operation and mutual enrichment and highlight methods that may foster peaceful relations in the future.

The Centre for Dialogue and its staff provide the core of the editorial input of the scholarly journal, Global Change, Peace & Security, published by Routledge and edited from La Trobe University.