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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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August 16, 2014
India and Pakistan Celebrate Independence
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
67 years later, Pakistan continues to simmer with violence and uncertainty while India makes slow but steady progress.
August 15, 2014
What is the BJP's Ladakh Strategy?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The BJP has grand electoral plans for Kashmir, beginning with the Buddhist-majority Ladakh region.
August 13, 2014
China Wonders if Pakistan Is Responsible for Xinjiang Violence
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Continuing violence in Xinjiang could alienate China from Pakistan.
August 09, 2014
US Congress Misses Historic Chance to Honor India's Modi
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Modi will not address Congress in September, but is invited to do so at a later date.
August 08, 2014
US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Visits India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Hagel’s visit demonstrates the resurgence of U.S. interest in India as both countries strengthen defense ties.
August 07, 2014
Blasphemy and Religious Intolerance in Pakistan
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Recent violence against the Ahmadi minority is part of a disturbing trend.
August 02, 2014
Why the US Spent More on Afghanistan Than on the Marshall Plan
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
There are several reasons the U.S. has spent as much as it has in Afghanistan, to so little avail.
August 01, 2014
Narendra Modi to Visit Nepal
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Modi will become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Nepal in 17 years.
July 30, 2014
Geography and Indian Strategy
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India can take advantage of its location to become a major player in Asia.
July 25, 2014
India and Russia Reinforce Ties
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Can Russia serve as the bridge between China and India?
July 25, 2014
India, Japan, and the US Hold Joint Naval Exercises
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India and Japan inch closer to greater maritime security cooperation.
July 24, 2014
Interview: Laos Prime Minister in Exile
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The prime minister of the Royal Lao Government in Exile on his hopes for the restoration of the Laotian monarchy.