Samaksh BhardwajPolicy & International Affairs
Portrait of Samaksh Bhardwaj, international relations and public policy researcher

Political Science · International Relations · Public Policy

Samaksh Bhardwaj

Political Science | International Relations | Public Policy | Governance

Policy Researcher

Motivated International Relations and Political Science graduate focused on public policy, governance, diplomacy, and international development. Passionate about evidence-based policymaking, regional cooperation, and strategic affairs with practical experience in government institutions, regional organizations, and policy research. Founder of Vriksh Verse, an environmental initiative promoting sustainability and civic engagement.

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Undergraduate CGPA

Profile

Research-led, institution-facing policy work

Work spanning multilateral secretariats, state government institutions, and independent policy research — anchored in evidence, regional context, and practical governance.

Current

Research Intern

Just60Words | GeoStrata

Conduct research on global political developments, foreign policy, public policy, and strategic affairs.

Research Intern

SAARC Secretariat

Conducted policy research on regional cooperation, digital governance, and sustainable development.

Government Intern

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance

Policy Analysis

Areas of Interest

Where governance, diplomacy, and technology intersect

International Relations
Foreign Policy
Public Policy
Global Governance
South Asian Politics
Regional Cooperation
Geopolitics
Environmental Diplomacy
Digital Governance
Artificial Intelligence Governance
Sustainable Development
Election Governance

Writing

Recent commentary and analysis

Short-form briefs and long-form essays on regional cooperation, governance, and strategic affairs.

South Asia

SAARC After the Stalemate: Can Regional Cooperation Be Rebuilt?

South Asia remains among the least integrated regions in the world. A pragmatic, issue-based revival of regional institutions may matter more than a summit.

18 Jun 2026 · 8 min

Climate Policy

Climate Finance and the Language of Obligation

How drafting choices in negotiated climate texts quietly determine who pays, who reports, and who is held accountable.

2 May 2026 · 6 min

Governance

AI Governance and the Global South's Missing Seat

Emerging AI regulation is being written in a handful of capitals. Capacity, not consent, is the binding constraint elsewhere.

11 Apr 2026 · 7 min