Kautilya School of Public Policy

Sanika Singh (MPP 2025–27) writes that art has never existed in isolation from politics. Her blog, Politicisation of Art Through the Ages, explores how art has served both as a tool of political influence and as a powerful medium for marginalized communities to reclaim their voices. While art is inevitably shaped by the socio-political realities around it, she argues that creative freedom must remain protected from deliberate political interference so that art can continue to challenge, connect, and inspire.

Read more: https://www.kspp.edu.in/blog/politicisation-of-art-through-the-ages

We are proud to congratulate Dr. Jandhyala B. G. Tilak, Visiting Faculty at Kautilya School of Public Policy, on being independently profiled and ranked among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in the 2025 Global AI Scientist Rankings.

Based on research influence, scholarly impact, and innovation, Dr. Tilak has been recognised with a Global Rank of #733 by

This recognition is a testament to his enduring contribution to research and scholarship, and we are honoured to have his expertise and insights enrich the Kautilya community.

Congratulations, Dr. Tilak!

The Kautilya School of Public Policy hosted a bipartisan delegation of Congressional staffers for an engaging dialogue on the complementarities and challenges shaping the India-U.S. partnership in a changing global environment.

Several Kautilya leaders including Amb. Syed Akbaruddin, Mr. Sribharat Mathukumilli, Dr. Rathin Roy and academic staff engaged in a discussion that touched upon India’s growth story, strategic cooperation, governance, and the future of India-US bilateral relations. The participants also benefitted from the views of Air Marshall (R) Narmdeshwar Tiwari who expressed his views on India-US defence ties.

The exchange underscored how meaningful dialogue fosters greater understanding and strengthens partnerships between nations.

Last day to apply for the Master's Program in Public Policy at the Kautilya School of Public Policy, Hyderabad.

Apply now: https://apply.kspp.edu.in/

Application Deadline: 14th June 2026

Arnima Chaudhary (MPP 2027) writes about the enduring relationship between art and politics in her blog Ink, Clay and Resistance. Tracing examples from ancient cave murals and Kabir's poetry to George Orwell's writings and contemporary protest art, the piece examines how artistic expression has served as a tool of resistance, documented injustice, shaped political consciousness, and inspired social change across time.

Read more: https://www.kspp.edu.in/blog/ink-clay-and-resistance

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Krithi Ganesh (MPP 2026) in this issue brief examines honour-seeking as an emotional driver in Russia-Japan relations, arguing that bilateral interactions have been shaped not merely by material interests but by concerns of prestige, recognition, and face-saving. Drawing on constructivist and emotional diplomacy frameworks, it traces how the 1904–05 Russia-Japanese War established a legacy of humiliation that continues to influence territorial disputes, diplomatic postures, and post-Cold War engagement. China serves as a background civilisational reference point. The Issue brief concludes that emotions are indispensable to understanding enduring patterns of rivalry between both states.

Read more: https://www.kspp.edu.in/issue-brief/honour-seeking-in-russia-japan-relations

Congratulations to Simran Kaur from the MPP Class of 2026 on securing the position of Associate – Public Policy at Attero. Wishing you great success as you contribute towards sustainable policy, responsible resource management, and meaningful impact through your work!

Congratulations to Akarsh Srivastava from the MPP Class of 2026 on being selected for the Public Policy Fellowship at Drone Federation India (DFI). We wish you all the very best as you work at the intersection of public policy, technology, and innovation, contributing to the growth of India's rapidly evolving drone ecosystem!

We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Sandeep Paul to the Kautilya School of Public Policy as an Assistant Professor.

Dr. Paul is a public policy scholar with a Ph.D. from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin. His research explores climate change policy, disaster risk governance, sustainable urban development, and development finance, with a particular focus on how knowledge informs urban climate policymaking in India. Prior to his Ph.D., he was a Research Associate at ICRIER, New Delhi.

We look forward to his contributions to advancing research, teaching, and policy engagement at Kautilya.

We are proud to see our alumnus H Luaisangmuan (MPP 2025) featured in The Hindu today.

His article, “From Borderland to India’s Strategic Resource Frontier,” examines the evolving strategic significance of Northeast India and raises important questions around critical minerals, governance, development, and inclusion.

Congratulations to Luaisangmuan on this thoughtful contribution to contemporary policy discourse.

Read the full article here: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/from-borderland-to-indias-strategic-resource-frontier/article71073790.ece