Welcome and introductory thoughts -
Laurence Newey 

How can humanity's thinking be redirected towards the building of a global civilization and spiritual cultural? A new vision needs to take root in the minds of intelligent, thinking people - one that confers a profound sense of divine purpose. 

Dr. Debidatta Aurobinda Mahapatra

Dr. Debidatta Aurobinda Mahapatra holds a Ph.D. in Global Governance and Human Security and serves as a Professor of Political Science at the Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Notable publications include Sensual Austerity and Moral Leadership: Cross-Cultural Perspectives from Plato, Confucius, and Gandhi on Building a Peaceful Society; Sri Aurobindo at 150: An Integral Vision of Evolution, Human Unity, and Peace; and Beyond Othering: A Gandhian Approach to Conflict Resolution in India and Pakistan.

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Daniel Wheatley

Daniel Wheatley worked in the UK parliament for five years lobbying cross party issues on international law and global governance. He then became the Senior Diplomatic Officer to the Baha’i Community of the UK, influencing government policy on human rights concerns and discourses and social policy.

Dan is also Adjunct Professor, London programs of Arcadia, Maryville, Syracuse Universities, Verto and CEA CAPA. He lectures in international relations, human rights and sociology. He recently designed a course entitled "New World (Dis) Order" , exploring the dangers posed by the retreat from a rules based international order.

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