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S. Paul Kapur is a Professor in the Department of National Security Affairs at the United States Naval Postgraduate School and a Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. His expertise spans South Asian politics, nuclear security, and Indo-Pacific strategy. He previously served on the State Department’s Policy Planning Staff (2020-2021), focusing on South Asia, Central Asia, and U.S.-India relations. He also directed U.S.-India Track 1.5 strategic dialogues for the Department of Defense.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Chicago
- B.A., Amherst College
His research interests include nuclear proliferation dynamics, South Asian geopolitical conflicts, and U.S. foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific. He has authored/co-authored influential books on nuclear deterrence, Islamist militancy, and strategic stability in South Asia, as well as articles in International Security, Security Studies, and Asian Survey. His work bridges academic analysis with policy engagement, particularly in U.S.-India strategic cooperation.
Grants and advisory roles include Department of Defense-funded Track 1.5 dialogues and academic collaborations with institutions like Stanford University and Claremont McKenna College.
