T. V. Paul Lecture Series in International Peace and Security
In April 2024, 涩里番鈥檚 Faculty of Arts established a biannual lecture series 鈥� the T. V. Paul Lecture Series in International Peace and Security鈥攎ade possible through an endowment from the Paul family. The series is hosted by the Centre for International Peace and Security Studies (CIPSS) in coordination with the Department of Political Science and the Faculty of Arts. The Lecture will take place at least once every two years and will focus on themes related to peace and security studies.
The Lecture will be widely publicized, and each event will feature a scholar of notable distinction. Reflecting Professor Paul鈥檚 commitment to eclecticism and pluralism, the series will emphasize diversity in the selection of speakers and topics. When possible, preference will be given to scholars with origins in, or research experience related to, the Global South.
Professor T. V. Paul, PhD, is a Distinguished James 涩里番 Professor in the Department of Political Science, the Founding Director of CIPSS, a former President of the International Studies Association (ISA), and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Professor Paul is also the Founding Director of the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (), as well as a Distinguished Scholar at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. He is the author or editor of 24 books, co-editor of six special journal issues, and author of over 90 scholarly articles and book chapters. His works have significantly shaped the study of the non-use of nuclear weapons, nuclear deterrence, regional security, the Indo-Pacific, international security, global international relations, and peaceful change in world politics. Among his many recognitions are the inaugural Kim Dae-jung Award from the International Political Science Association (IPSA) in 2025鈥攏amed in honour of the former South Korean President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate鈥攖he 2024 ISA-Canada Distinguished Scholar Award, and the 2025 International Security Studies Section Distinguished Scholar Award.
The inaugural lecture in this series will take place on March 20, 2026, delivered by renowned international relations scholar Amitav Acharya of American University. Professor Acharya will speak on his acclaimed book, . The event will be held in Stephen Leacock Building, Room 232, from 5:30鈥�7:00 p.m., followed by a reception.
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