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Dr. Erik Paul is an adjunct professor at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, specializing in geopolitical studies, political economy, and international relations. His research focuses on Australia's strategic relationships with the Asia-Pacific region, US imperialism, democratization challenges, and the geopolitical implications of security alliances like AUKUS.
He holds a BA and MA from the University of Minnesota and a PhD from UC Berkeley. Previously, he served as President of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPACS) and convened PACS6926 on Peace and Conflict in Southeast Asia. He is a member of the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre.
Paul's research highlights Australia's role as a US client state, analyzing issues like de-democratization, regional security dynamics, and the geopolitical economy of violence. His recent work explores the rise of AUKUS as a strategic shift in global power structures, while earlier publications address historical patterns of Australian imperialism and the obstacles to democratization in Southeast Asia.
His publications consistently engage with themes of geopolitical strategy, economic power, and regional stability, offering critical analyses of how global crises and power imbalances shape national and regional policies.
Paul has contributed to debates on euthanasia and healthcare policy through sociological studies, but his primary focus remains on geopolitical and international relations topics.
