T. V. Paul

T.V. Paul
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 was the founding director of the McGill University – Université de Montreal Centre for International Peace and Security Studies (CIPSS).[1] Paul has been a Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California (2002–03),[2] 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). He is President-Elect of the International Studies Association (ISA) and will serve his term as President during 2016-17.[3]

Background

Paul specialises in International Relations, especially international security, regional security and South Asia.[4] 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).[5]

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.[6] 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.[7]

He served as the Vice-President of the International Studies Association (ISA) during 2013–2014[8] and was the chair of ISA's International Security Section (ISSS) (2009–2011).[9] He served as a Distinguished International Jury member of the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order, University of Louisville, in September 2012. Paul was adjudged Best Professor in International Relations Award, World Education Congress, Mumbai, June 2012[10] and was awarded KPS Menon Chair (Visiting) for Diplomatic Studies 2011–12, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India.[11] He is the founding editor of the book series, South Asia in World Affairs, Georgetown University Press.[12]

Books

Paul is the author or editor of 15 books. He has also published over 55 journal articles and book chapters.

Edited Volumes

Selected Articles

References

  1. "T.V. Paul | CEPSI – CIPSS".
  2. "Dr. T.V. Paul". Naval Postgraduate School. Archived from the original on 16 July 2007. Retrieved 16 July 2007.
  3. "Current Governing Council Members". International Studies Association (ISA). Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  4. "About Us – Coordinators". South Asian Regional Cooperation Academic Network (SARCAN). Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  5. "T.V. Paul Bio-sketch" (PDF). McGill University. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  6. "H-Diplo Review Forum" (PDF). H-Net : Humanities and Social Sciences Online. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  7. "T.V. Paul CV" (PDF). McGill University. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  8. "Current Governing Council Members". International Studies Association (ISA). Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  9. "ISSS Governance and Leadership – Past Chairs of ISSS". International Studies Association (ISA). Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  10. "WEC'12 Report" (PDF). World Education Congress. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  11. "India set to become a soft power in world politics". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 December 2011.
  12. "South Asia in World Affairs series". Georgetown University Press. Retrieved 9 August 2013.

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