Akhil Sharma

I’m an independent researcher and policy analyst with a multidisciplinary foundation in history, economics, and international relations. I combine three years of rigorous UPSC Civil Services preparation with investigative and analytical writing that connects geopolitics to real policy choices.

My work focuses on turning complex policy and geopolitical material into structured briefs and long-form analysis. I monitor current affairs and foreign policy developments and translate them into analytical notes and case-based arguments under pressure.

In my research and writing portfolio, I critique the “AI as supreme weapon” narrative by examining structural limitations and institutional deficits. I’ve also reframed critical minerals as an industrial-capacity and processing race, explored climate change as a “threat multiplier” across international security frameworks, and investigated the trust crisis in voluntary carbon markets.

I bring an applied focus on environmental justice, including how clean energy tax credit design can systematically exclude low-income and marginalized households. I’m also highly skilled with AI-augmented research workflows, using tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to improve research and synthesis, while staying fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.