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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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September 26, 2014
Forget Secrecy and Opacity: Afghanistan's Unity Deal Represents Governance at its Finest
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Good governance is about compromise, not rigid adherence to legal norms.
September 26, 2014
Narendra Modi's 1st Interview
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Modi’s first interview is more a demonstration of his political personality and savvy rather than being policy-laden.
September 25, 2014
India Becomes First Asian Country to Successfully Reach Mars
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s space program’s successes have implications for the future of space exploration and travel.
September 23, 2014
Kissinger Is Right: 'Asia' Is a Western Construct
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What we understand to be 'Asia' is an oversimplification of a diverse region with several civilizations and cultures.
September 18, 2014
Project Mausam: India's Answer to China's 'Maritime Silk Road'
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India is using its history, culture and geography to compete with China's "Maritime Silk Road."
September 17, 2014
The Magic of Nasta‘liq Calligraphy
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Diplomat's Akhilesh Pillalamarri reflects on a Washington D.C. exhibition of Persian nasta‘liq calligraphy.
September 12, 2014
Pakistan's Looming Demographic Crisis
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Forget electoral crises and terrorism — Pakistan's dangerous demographics might be its biggest threat.
September 12, 2014
A New Cartoon Attempts to Bring Han Chinese and Uyghur Together
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
However, the history behind the cartoon represents something different to Han and Uyghurs.
September 10, 2014
Abdullah Declares Victory in Afghanistan’s Presidential Elections
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah declares victory prematurely, throwing Afghanistan into crisis.
September 06, 2014
Australian PM Visits India, Signs Nuclear Deal
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Tony Abbott finalizes a nuclear deal with Narendra Modi, signaling stronger relations between India and Australia.
September 05, 2014
How Narendra Modi Thinks About Japan
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Modi’s admiration of Japan stems from viewing Japan as a model, more than just as a strategic partner.
September 04, 2014
800 Years Later, an Ancient University Reopens in India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's Nalanda University opens again after 800 years.