Samaksh BhardwajPolicy & International Affairs

Experience

A timeline of research, government, and multilateral work

From a regional secretariat in Kathmandu to state governance institutions in Madhya Pradesh — practical exposure to how policy is researched, drafted, and administered.

Professional Experience

Placements and research roles

  1. Research Intern

    Just60Words | GeoStrata

    Present

    Current

    Research Areas

    International RelationsPublic PolicyGeopoliticsGlobal Affairs

    Responsibilities

    • Conduct research on global political developments, foreign policy, public policy, and strategic affairs.
    • Write concise, evidence-based news briefs for quick news sections.
    • Monitor international events and diplomatic developments.
    • Perform fact-checking using reliable government, academic, and think tank sources.
    • Simplify complex geopolitical developments into accessible, engaging content.

    Skills

    Policy ResearchGeopolitical AnalysisNews WritingCurrent AffairsStrategic AffairsResearch Writing
  2. Research Intern

    SAARC Secretariat · Kathmandu, Nepal

    May 2026 — Jun 2026

    Research Areas

    Regional CooperationDigital GovernanceSustainable DevelopmentPolicy Research

    Responsibilities

    • Conducted policy research on regional cooperation, digital governance, and sustainable development.
    • Analysed policy documents and prepared research briefs.
    • Supported knowledge-sharing initiatives.
    • Developed understanding of multilateral diplomacy and regional governance.
  3. Government Intern

    Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance · Bhopal, India

    Dec 2025 — Jan 2026

    Responsibilities

    • Policy Analysis
    • Policy Recommendations
    • Project Management
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Conference Documentation
    • Government Research Support
  4. Government Intern

    Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission · Bhopal, India

    Dec 2024 — Jan 2025

    Responsibilities

    • Electoral Governance
    • Democratic Institutions
    • Election Administration
    • Political Party Symbol Management
    • Election Process Research
  5. Operations & Logistics Intern

    Growth Keep · Remote

    Sept 2024 — Oct 2024

    Responsibilities

    • Operations Management
    • Shipment Tracking
    • Inventory Management
    • Customer Relations
    • Team Coordination

Education

Academic background

  1. South Asian University

    Master of Arts — International Relations

    Delhi · 2025 — Present · Ongoing

    Focus Areas

    International RelationsForeign PolicyGlobal GovernanceSecurity StudiesPolitical Theory
  2. Bhopal School of Social Sciences

    Bachelor of Arts — Political Science

    Bhopal · Aug 2022 — May 2025

    Above 8.0 CGPA

  3. Bhopal School of Social Sciences

    Diploma — Archaeology

    Bhopal · Apr 2023 — Apr 2024

  4. World Way International School

    Higher Secondary — Secondary Education

    Jul 2021 — Jul 2022