Academic record & distinction

M.A, M Phil (Politics and International Relations) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala
Ph D (International Relations) Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) New Delhi
Topic: “Politics of Intellectual Property Rights: A study on Patenting Biodiversity, Traditional Knowledge and Geographical Indications with special reference to Kerala"
Recipient of DAAD Fellowship (2013-2014)

Areas of Specialization

Theories and laws of Peace and Conflict; Non-Traditional Security Discourses; and Peace building and Conflict Transformation.

Latest Publications

1. Paul, Salvin (2012) ‘India-Pakistan Cricket Diplomacy: Pitching for Peace’ and Prosperity, available online at http://www.diplomatist.com/dipo9th2012/story_002.htm
2. Paul, Salvin (2011) ‘Nuclear Terrorism and Evolving Nuclear Security architecture: Prospects and challenges’. In Gupta A & KD Kapoor (eds) Emerging Nuclear Order in South Asia: Implication for India, New Delhi: Lancer’s Publication, pp: 315-344.
3. Paul, Salvin (2010) ‘Biodiversity Associated Traditional Knowledge and Access and Benefit Sharing: A critical Appraisal of Kani Experience from Customary Law Perspective’, Asian Biotechnology and Development Review, 12 (2): 37-67.