Amish Gupta is a Year 11 student at Overseas Family School in Singapore. He has demonstrated strong communication skills and a keen interest in international affairs.
In 2022, Amish delivered a TEDxYouth speech titled “The Paradox of Purpose.” He explored how existential nihilism can help people find meaning in life. That same year, he reached the top 16 at the Harvard Debating WorldCup. This achievement highlighted his debating and rhetorical skills.
Academic Achievements and Extracurricular Activities
Amish has also earned recognition through several extracurricular activities. In 2020, he gained admission to the Harvard Youth Lead the Change (YLC) conference. Only 3.9% of applicants were accepted that year.
Earlier, in 2019, he received the Best Delegate Award at the OFS Model United Nations (MUN). He also earned a Certificate of Excellence for Commendable Diplomacy at ALMA College MUN.
Research on Belarusian Foreign Policy
At CCIR Academy, Amish conducted a research project titled “The Realpolitik of Belarusian Foreign Policy: Artfully Treading a Tightrope.”
His research focused on Belarusian foreign policy and its strategic considerations. The project explored how Belarus navigates complex international relationships.
Amish also shared his research experience in an episode of CCIR Academy Student Spotlights. During the discussion, he reflected on his work and acknowledged the guidance he received from his professor and the CCIR Academy.
Congratulations to Amish on his research journey!
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