Paul specializes in International Relations, especially international security, regional security and South Asia. 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's area of expertise is in International Relations, with a focus on international security, regional security, and South Asia. He served as president of the International Studies Association from 2016 to 2017 and was the founding director of the McGill University – Université de Montreal Centre for International Peace and Security Studies.