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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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August 28, 2015
2015 Gujarat Protests: Caste, Reform, and Governance in India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
As recent riots in Gujarat show, India's reservation system continues to pose political challenges.
August 14, 2015
August 15: Indians Remember Japan's Role in World War II Too
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
On August 15, Indians will celebrate their independence--however, they too remember World War II.
August 07, 2015
Tough Times in Indian Politics for the BJP and the Congress
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Both major Indian political parties have run into major stumbling blocks. Which will emerge on top?
August 04, 2015
The Afghan Government Should Take Advantage of Mullah Omar’s Death ASAP
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Afghan government has a unique opening with Omar's death. It shouldn't squander it.
July 30, 2015
Troubled Today, China's Xinjiang Has a Long History
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
China's western province of Xinjiang has a long and fascinating history.
July 24, 2015
Sorry, the United Kingdom Does Not Owe India Reparations
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
There are good reasons why Britain doesn't owe India reparations.
July 17, 2015
No English Please, We're Pakistani
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Pakistan's government wants its officials to use Urdu in their official speeches, at home or abroad.
July 17, 2015
Who Cares if Iran Gets A Nuke? (Lessons from Pakistan)
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Sure, we have an Iran deal now, but is a nuclear Iran really so unthinkable?
July 01, 2015
'Not Indian Enough': Bobby Jindal, Heritage, and Politics
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
U.S. politicians Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley offer two different models for immigrant assimilation.
June 20, 2015
450 Years Ago, This Battle Changed the Course of Indian History
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Battle of Talikota is one of the most important battles in South Asia’s long history.
June 19, 2015
The Future of Government: What We Can Learn from Asia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Western democracy may not be the end of history after all -- Asia has another model in mind.
June 12, 2015
India Proves its Great Power Status by Sending Troops into Myanmar
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What does India's recent use of force in Myanmar tell us about its power status?