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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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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.
July 22, 2014

Why Are South Asian States So Weak?

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Can South Asia’s states overcome the legacy of their histories?

July 19, 2014

India Fails to Meet Its 2015 Development Goals

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s disturbing statistics cast a shadow on its growth story.
July 16, 2014

Language and Basic Rights in India: Beyond English

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Why India cannot become truly integrated or democratic until it uses its native languages more.

July 12, 2014

Time for Pakistan to Integrate Gilgit-Baltistan

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Escalating tensions in a remote territory threaten to drag Pakistan into yet another conflict.

July 11, 2014

Why India Must Move Beyond English

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s obsession with English holds back both its economic development and the quality of its education.

July 09, 2014

India's Railway Reforms

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
How rail will boost India’s economy in the coming decades.
July 04, 2014

US Senator John McCain Visits India

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Is McCain's visit a harbinger of stronger U.S.-India Relations?

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