He subsequently earned a PhD in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1991.

[8] Paul was appointed as the editor of the Georgetown University Press book series: South Asia in World Affairs in 2010.

He was also adjudged as Best Professor in International Relations Award, World Education Congress, Mumbai in June 2012[11] and was awarded KPS Menon Chair (Visiting) for Diplomatic Studies 2011–12, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India.

During his time as the president, he led a task force on improving conditions of Global South scholars in international studies.

[citation needed] Paul is the founding director of the Global Research Network on Peaceful Change (GRENPEC).