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Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Akhilesh Pillalamarri is an international relations analyst, writer, and journalist.
Akhilesh (Akhi) Pillalamarri is an international affairs analyst, writer, and journalist focusing on geopolitics, international security, Asia, comparative law & politics, history, and technology policy. He is a public speaker who has appeared on television, podcasts, at universities, and is the author of 300 articles, many of which have been cited by governments, the courts, academics, major newspapers, and think tanks.
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June 24, 2016
Seeking Status: Will India Learn the Lessons of Bismarck's Germany?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What kind of power will India become?
June 15, 2016
Afghanistan's Love-Hate Relationship With Homosexuality
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Contrary to popular perception, some Islamic cultures have a long, vibrant history of tolerance for homosexual behavior.
June 10, 2016
India and the Gulf States Share a Long History
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's prime minister recently visited Qatar, emphasizing long-standing cultural ties.
June 05, 2016
The Epic Story of How the Turks Migrated From Central Asia to Turkey
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
How did modern Anatolia come to be occupied by the Turks? The historical story may surprise you.
June 02, 2016
Revealed: The Truth Behind the Indus Valley Civilization’s 'Collapse'
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
New evidence offers unique insight into the collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization.
May 30, 2016
3 Reasons the Chabahar Agreement Won't Solve South Asia's Problems
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Chabahar agreement is good, but it won’t fix South Asia’s problems
May 24, 2016
South Asia or India: An Old Debate Resurfaces in California
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Should the subcontinent be referred to South Asia or India, especially in the historical sense?
May 14, 2016
India's Government Wants to Control All Maps Depicting the Country
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Would this proposed legislation in India just be a big waste of time and government resources?
May 13, 2016
A Choice in Uzbekistan: Freshly Hatched Chicks or Cash?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
In modern and ancient Asia alike, food and consumable products have been stores of wealth.
May 07, 2016
Who Is Pakistan Rooting For in the US Elections?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What can Pakistan expect out of the next U.S. president's foreign policy?
May 05, 2016
The AgustaWestland Scandal: Is India's Opposition in Trouble?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
New developments in an old scandal could spell trouble for Sonia Gandhi and the Congress Party in India.
April 29, 2016
Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy: Implications for Asia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Donald Trump delivers a long-awaited articulation of his foreign policy views.