T. V. Paul

T. V. Paul

Thazha Varkey Paul, M.Phil (Jawaharlal Nehru University), Ph.D. (UCLA) is James McGill professor of International Relations in the department of Political Science at McGill University.

T.V. Paul (Thazha Varkey Paul) is James McGill Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science at McGill University, Montreal, Canada, where he has been teaching since 1991. He is Director (Founding) of the McGill University—Université de Montreal Centre for International Peace and Security Studies (CIPSS).

Paul specializes 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 Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Paul is the author or editor of 12 books. He has also published over 40 journal articles and book chapters and has lectured at universities and research institutions internationally.

In December 2009, Paul’s Book, The Tradition of Non-use of Nuclear Weapons was selected for inclusion in the Peace Prize Laureate Exhibition honoring 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 ]. 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 High Distinction in Research Award by McGill’s Faculty of Arts. He 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). He currently serves as the Chair of the International Security Section (ISSS) of the International Studies Association (ISA).