Dr. Michael Hawes is a Professor of Political Science and Political Risk Analysis and President and CEO of the Foundation for Education Exchange between Canada and the United States of America, Fulbright Canada. Dr. Hawes has lectured around the world and is the author or editor of a dozen books. He has been professor or visiting professor at top tier universities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Japan. His areas of expertise include public diplomacy, international political economy, cross-cultural negotiation theory, sport and politics, and comparative foreign policy.