Bruce Nicholls writes from an intimate knowledge of international affairs, having served as Australia's Trade Commissioner to India, Germany, Switzerland, China and finally, Hong Kong, where he was also Commissioner for Australia. He was President of the Australia-China Chamber of Commerce & Industry and a Trustee of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia and is the founding chair of public policy forums in Sydney & Melbourne. He is a vocal champion in the cause of allowing good public policy to rise above political toxicity and a promoter of civil discourse, free thought and free speech. This is his 5th book. His books have won wide literary acclaim, including the Newspaper House Annual Literary Award and other accolades.