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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 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.
August 29, 2014
Japanese Cultural Influence Grows in India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Japanese culture is permeating India, precipitating closer ties between the two countries.
August 27, 2014
Why Militant Groups Succeed
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The success of IS and other militant and rebel groups can be explained by an Arab historian.
August 27, 2014
India and Vietnam Seek Stronger Ties
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India considers a Vietnamese offer to explore offshore drilling options despite Chinese protests.
August 23, 2014
3 Political Lessons from the Mahabharat
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
An ancient epic’s lessons for India ring true today.
August 21, 2014
This 16th Century Battle Created the Modern Middle East
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The pivotal legacy of the Battle of Chaldiran still reverberates 500 years later.
August 20, 2014
India Inaugurates Largest Indigenously Built Warship
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Modi uses a warship’s inauguration to articulate a comprehensive vision of India’s defense and maritime strategies.