Harold D. Lasswell is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers who redirected the study of public policy from a narrow legal-institutional focus to a broader, interdisciplinary and problem-oriented approach. His ideas fundamentally reshaped the public policy approach by emphasizing the role of values, power, decision-making and context in policy processes. Lasswell viewed public policy not merely as governmental action but as a dynamic process through which society allocates values authoritatively, a perspective that marked a significant departure from traditional public administration. Lasswell famously defined politics as “who gets what, when and how,” a formulation that became central to public policy analysis. This definition shifted attention from formal structures of government to the actual distribution of resources, benefits and burdens in society. By focusing on outcomes rather than procedures alone, Lasswell encouraged scholars to examine policy as a tool of power and influence. This approach highlighted the underlying interests, conflicts and value choices embedded in policy decisions, thereby expanding the analytical scope of public administration. Another major contribution of Lasswell was the development of the policy sciences approach. He argued that the study of public policy should be multidisciplinary, drawing insights from political science, economics, sociology, psychology and law. This broke the rigid boundaries of traditional administrative theory,