T. V. Paul
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| Fields |
Political Science International relations International Security Regional Security |
| Institutions | McGill University |
| Alma mater | Kerala University (BA) Jawaharlal Nehru University (MPhil) UCLA (PhD) |
| Known for | The tradition of non-use of nuclear weapons · Soft Balancing · Complex Deterrence · asymmetric conflicts |
Thazha Varkey Paul, M.Phil (Jawaharlal Nehru University), PhD (UCLA) is James McGill professor of International Relations in the department of Political Science at McGill University. He served as the President of the International Studies Association (ISA) during 2016–2017, and served as the founding director of the McGill University – Université de Montreal Centre for International Peace and Security Studies (CIPSS). Paul has been a Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California (2002–03), Visiting Scholar at Harvard University's Center for International Affairs (CFIA) and the Olin Institute for Strategic Studies (1997–98), and a Visiting Affiliate at the Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Monterey (2002–2003).
Paul specialises in International Relations, especially international security, regional security and South Asia. He received his undergraduate education from Kerala University, India; M.Phil in International Studies from JNU, New Delhi; and PhD in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
In December 2009, Paul's Book, The Tradition of Non-use of Nuclear Weapons was selected for inclusion in the Peace Prize Laureate Exhibition honouring President Barack Obama by the Nobel Peace Center, Oslo. Another book, Power versus Prudence was selected as an 'Outstanding Academic Title for 2001' by the Choice Magazine and as a "Book for Understanding' by the American Association of University Presses. In March 2005 Maclean Magazine's Guide to Canadian Universities rated Paul as one of the "most popular Professors" at McGill University, and in May 2005 Paul became the recipient of the High Distinction in Research Award by McGill's Faculty of Arts.
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