Kautilya: From Arthashastra to Governance

 Kautilya: From Arthashastra to GovernanceEngr. Dr. Naila HinaIn the labyrinth of power, Chanakya's Arthashastra offers a timeless doctrine: Saam, Daam, Dand, Bhed. These four sutras are not mere tactics but a complete philosophy of statecraft — beginning with conciliation, moving through incentives, escalating to punishment, and finally, division. They reveal how rulers and strategists must balan...