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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 02, 2016
It's Time to Make the G20 More Asian
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The G20 is incomplete without more Asian powers.
August 27, 2016
3 Problems with War and Strategy in Medieval India
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Indian armies over the past millennium seemed to have constantly grappled with three primary problems.
August 20, 2016
Explaining India’s Olympics Performance
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Why does India has such a hard time winning Olympic medals?
August 18, 2016
When History Gets Political: India’s Grand 'Aryan' Debate and the Indus Valley Civilization
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's politicized debate on history blurs the truth.
August 09, 2016
Revealed: The Truth About China's Legendary Xia Dynasty
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
New evidence suggests that the so-called "Xia" dynasty may not be a myth.
August 09, 2016
Why Is Modern Iran So Sensitive to Treason? Ancient History.
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Most countries don't tolerate traitors, but Iran is particularly sensitive.
August 03, 2016
India's Hindu Right Is Correct About One Thing: India's Muslim Rulers Did Destroy Hindu Temples
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's Hindu right loves to exaggerate some things, but history leaves some things clear.
July 20, 2016
Dear Steve King: Here's What Asia Contributed to Western Civilization
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Rep. Steve King's ahistorical commentary cannot go uncorrected.
July 20, 2016
India and the Downsides of the South China Sea Decision
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
For India, July's South China Sea ruling by an arbitral tribunal is a complicated matter.
July 15, 2016
Japan's Emperor Wants to Abdicate, But That May Require Legal Reforms
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Emperor Akihito might want to abdicate, but other factors might prevent his wishes from coming to fruition.
July 06, 2016
5 Ways India Can Become a Soft Power Superpower
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
How can India work its way up global soft power rankings?
June 30, 2016
Why Isn't Game of Thrones Asian?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
HBO's hit show--steeped in European history--still borrows some notes from Asian history.