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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 13, 2019
India’s Cultural and History Geography: The Deccan and Aryavarta
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s past helps explain its present.
August 08, 2019
Long Overdue: Why Ladakh’s New Status in India Should Be Welcomed
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Given its history and cultural and geographic distinctiveness, Ladakh’s new status is a welcome development.
July 01, 2019
The Story of India’s Many Scripts
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
While India’s scripts are ancient, technology and modernity are changing their usage patterns.
May 27, 2019
3 Critical Questions After India's Historic 2019 General Elections
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's 2019 elections may herald a new political era.
April 17, 2019
Indian Elections 2019: Do Narendra Modi and the BJP Deserve a Second Term?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
On what basis should the BJP be reelected in India? (If it can be.)
March 16, 2019
The Origins of Hindu-Muslim Conflict in South Asia
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What are the historical origins of animosities between South Asia’s two largest religions?
February 12, 2019
Where did Indians Come From, Part 4: How Unique is Indian Society?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The human diversity of the Indian subcontinent is truly amazing.
January 14, 2019
Where Did Indians Come From, Part 3: What Is Caste?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The caste-system is extremely complex and functions differently throughout India.
January 07, 2019
Where Indians Come From, Part 2: Dravidians and Aryans
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Who were the people who made up ancient India and where did they come from?
January 05, 2019
Unraveled: Where Indians Come From, Part 1
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Population genetics sheds light on the origins of modern South Asians.
December 20, 2018
Road to 2019: India’s Two Main Parties Converge
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s way forward will be a symbiotic endeavor between its two main parties, who are often antagonistic toward each other.
December 14, 2018
The Problem With India’s Major Political Parties
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Do “big tent” politics hinder the efficacy of national political parties in India?