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Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Akhilesh Pillalamarri is an international relations analyst. He is a contributing editor at The Diplomat, writing on foreign policy, politics, history, culture, and geography.
Akhilesh Pillalamarri is an international relations analyst. He is a contributing editor at The Diplomat, writing on foreign policy, politics, history, culture, and geography.
August 26, 2019
A Changing India: A Land of Dichotomies and Magic
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India contains multitudes.
August 18, 2019
A Changing India: Caught Between Illiberalism and Social Revolution
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Is India on the cusp of a social revolution?
August 13, 2019
India’s Cultural and History Geography: The Deccan and Aryavarta
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s past helps explain its present.
August 08, 2019
Long Overdue: Why Ladakh’s New Status in India Should Be Welcomed
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Given its history and cultural and geographic distinctiveness, Ladakh’s new status is a welcome development.
July 01, 2019
The Story of India’s Many Scripts
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
While India’s scripts are ancient, technology and modernity are changing their usage patterns.
May 27, 2019
3 Critical Questions After India's Historic 2019 General Elections
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's 2019 elections may herald a new political era.
April 17, 2019
Indian Elections 2019: Do Narendra Modi and the BJP Deserve a Second Term?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
On what basis should the BJP be reelected in India? (If it can be.)
March 16, 2019
The Origins of Hindu-Muslim Conflict in South Asia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What are the historical origins of animosities between South Asia’s two largest religions?
February 12, 2019
Where did Indians Come From, Part 4: How Unique is Indian Society?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The human diversity of the Indian subcontinent is truly amazing.
January 14, 2019
Where Did Indians Come From, Part 3: What Is Caste?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The caste-system is extremely complex and functions differently throughout India.
January 07, 2019
Where Indians Come From, Part 2: Dravidians and Aryans
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Who were the people who made up ancient India and where did they come from?
January 05, 2019
Unraveled: Where Indians Come From, Part 1
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Population genetics sheds light on the origins of modern South Asians.
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