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What the Iran Strikes Reveal About India's Failure to Build True Strategic Capacity August 1990. Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait. Within days, 176,000 Indians were trapped in Iraq and Kuwait—the largest civilian evacuation in history began. India had no strategic airlift capability. No military presence in the region. No evacuation protocols. Air India was converted into a makeshift evacuation fleet. The operation took two months. It worked barely. And we promised ourselves: ne

India AI Impact Summit 2026: A Story of Ambition, Chaos, and What Really Matters India AI Impact Summit 2026 | Promise Vs Reality This week, New Delhi became the center of the world's conversation about artificial intelligence. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated what was meant to be the biggest AI gathering ever held, marking the first time the Global South has hosted such an event. Twenty heads of state, tech CEOs from Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft, and a quarter million expect

India's Budget 2026: A Story of Big Dreams and Missed Voices When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rose to present her budget today, millions of Indians were watching with a simple question in their hearts: "Will this make my life easier?" The answer, unfortunately, is complicated. The Glass Half Full Imagine Priya, a 16-year-old girl from a small town in Bihar. For the first time, she might get to study in a proper girls' hostel in her district, away from the daily three-

Embarking on a career in public policy can feel like setting off on a grand adventure. You’re stepping into a world where your ideas can shape communities, influence governments, and spark real change. But where do you start? How do you find your footing in this vast and sometimes complex field? Let’s break it down together and explore how you can navigate your pathway in public policy careers with confidence and clarity. Understanding the Landscape of Policy Career Explorati

When I first dipped my toes into the world of public policy, I quickly realised that theory alone doesn’t cut it. You need stories, real-life examples, and lessons from the trenches. That’s where policy case study insights come in. They’re like treasure maps guiding us through the complex maze of governance, social change, and economic development. Today, I want to take you on a journey through the art and science of unlocking insights from public policy case studies. Whethe

Diving into public policy can feel like stepping into a vast ocean. There’s so much to learn, so many currents to navigate. But what if you could chart your own course, at your own pace, without the pressure of rigid schedules or overwhelming jargon? That’s where flexible policy education shines. It’s like having a compass and a map, but you decide when and how to use them. Why Flexible Policy Education Works for You Let’s face it - life is busy. Whether you’re juggling work,

Female under-representation in politics is not merely a national issue; it’s global and structural. According to the United Nations, only one in four parliamentarians worldwide is a woman, a reality that affects not just gender equity but also policy outcomes. Studies consistently show that increased female participation in governance leads to higher investment in welfare, healthcare, and education.

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For those dreaming of changing the world but don’t see yourself as a government servant, you  are in the right place, my fellow advocates!