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Akhilesh Pillalamarri

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.

Posts by Akhilesh Pillalamarri
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February 13, 2015

China Should Back India for a Permanent UN Security Council Seat

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
China should back India's bid for a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council.
February 07, 2015

Sri Lanka to Go Ahead With Chinese Port Project

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Contrary to the new Sri Lankan government's pre-election posturing, plans for Chinese projects in Sri Lanka remain on track.

February 07, 2015

Austria-Hungary: A Mirror of India’s Domestic Situation

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India may not be heading for the same fate as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but that doesn't mean the example is flawed.

January 30, 2015

Book Review: The History of Akbar, Volume 1

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Akhilesh Pillalamarri reviews The History of Akbar, Volume 1.

January 29, 2015

The Emergence of a New Hinduism

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India is changing fast, and Hinduism is keeping up.
January 24, 2015

The Future of Nepal: Are Its Days Numbered?

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Given current instability, Nepal's political future looks increasingly uncertain.

January 22, 2015

State of the Union: Where's South Asia?

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What does U.S. President Barack Obama's 2015 State of the Union speech tell us about his views on South Asia?
January 16, 2015

Bhutan and India Reinforce Ties

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Bhutanese prime minister is currently in India for a major bilateral visit.

January 10, 2015

Taliban Reject Afghan Cabinet Positions

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The new Afghan government offered cabinet positions to members of the Taliban, but the posts were refused.

January 08, 2015

Nepal: China's Gateway to South Asia?

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
China's latest South Asian addition to the Silk Road: Nepal.

January 03, 2015

The Hypocrisy of Pakistan's Homeland Criticism

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Pakistani government's complaints about Homeland are hypocritical.
December 31, 2014

3 Biggest Misconceptions About India

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Despite its huge size and population, there are several common misconceptions about India.

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