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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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November 13, 2014
Indian Politics: Out With the Left, In With the Right
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Why India’s left collapsed and why its political future is with the right.
November 08, 2014
Israel 'Ready and Willing' to Share Technology With India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's Home Affairs Minister recently visited Israel to discuss military cooperation and technology exchange.
November 06, 2014
What the US Midterm Election Results Mean for US-India Ties
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A Republican takeover of Congress will likely result in stronger U.S.-India ties.
November 01, 2014
Afghanistan Finally Prosecutes Rapes
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
In recent months, Afghanistan has started enforcing laws against rape and abuse.
October 31, 2014
India's Anti-Sikh Riots, 30 Years On
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
30 years ago, India was gripped by a terrible surge of violence against Sikhs after Indira Gandhi's assassination.
October 29, 2014
India Chooses Israel Over US for Latest Defense Purchase
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India chooses Israeli anti-tank weaponry over the United States' Javelin.
October 25, 2014
Unearthing Arabia: The Archaeological Adventures of Wendell Phillips
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Diplomat's Akhilesh Pillalamarri reflects on Wendell Philips' career and the heritage of the ancient Middle-East.
October 24, 2014
Diwali: An Indian Festival Goes Global
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Indians the world over celebrated Diwali this Thursday, as did U.S. President Barack Obama.
October 23, 2014
After Deadly Clashes, Tensions Rise Between Iran and Pakistan
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Iran is convinced that Pakistan is doing nothing to stop militants from attacking its territory.
October 18, 2014
Iran's Top Spymaster Emerges From Shadows
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Qassem Suleimani has long been a key player in Iran's foreign policy. Now he's stepping into the limelight.
October 17, 2014
Modi Has a Plan for India's State Elections
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Maharashtra and Haryana could prove to be instructive cases in decoding the BJP's electoral strategy.
October 15, 2014
3 Lessons for Asian Development from Francis Fukuyama
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Francis Fukuyama's latest book has some important lessons on Asia's political development.