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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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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.

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