the 2008 Outstanding Book Award by the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution. Deepak's research focuses on negotiation strategy, strategic decision making, trust de- velopment, competitive escalation, and inter- national and ethnic dispute resolution. It has been published in top journals in the fields of management, psychology, conflict resolu- tion, and foreign policy. His work has also re- ceived considerable media attention, including multiple appearances by Deepak on CNBC. Deepak has won awards for both his teaching and his research. Deepak's professional activities include training, consulting, and advisory work for firms across the globe in dozens of indus- tries. He is also a frequently invited speaker to 102