Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Diplomat
Washington, DC, United States
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Past articles by Akhilesh:
The Uniform Civil Code Bill in India: What’s at Stake?
It is a controversial issue in Indian politics as minorities and opposition parties see it as a vehicle for Hindu majoritarianism. → Read More
Vietnam’s Battle to Market Its Prized Rice
The case of ST25 drives home how important it is for countries, particularly developing countries, to develop strong intellectual property protection schemes. → Read More
Why India’s Democracy is Not Dying
Reports of the collapse of India’s democracy are often alarmist and misinformed. → Read More
How India Will Chart Its Own Economic Course
The country will not become the next factory floor of the world. But it can still be an economic giant. → Read More
History of Tibet-Ladakh Relations and Their Modern Implications
History casts a long shadow in the Himalayas. → Read More
India’s Cultural and History Geography: The Deccan and Aryavarta
India’s past helps explain its present. → Read More
The Story of India’s Many Scripts
While India’s scripts are ancient, technology and modernity are changing their usage patterns. → Read More
500 Years Ago, This Battle Changed the Middle East Forever
The legendary Battle of Marj Dabiq. → Read More
India’s Right to Cultural Self-Determination
Hindu revivalism has sparked fear in the West---but it shouldn’t. Here’s why. → Read More
Don’t Fear the Modi: Hinduism Makes India Great
Westerners who don't know what they're talking about should avoid falling prey to simplistic caricatures. → Read More
The Origins of Hindu-Muslim Conflict in South Asia
What are the historical origins of animosities between South Asia’s two largest religions? → Read More
Where Did Indians Come From, Part 3: What Is Caste?
The caste-system is extremely complex and functions differently throughout India. → Read More
Unraveled: Where Indians Come From, Part 1
Population genetics sheds light on the origins of modern South Asians. → Read More
Why Trump is right about withdrawing from Syria
Withdrawal from Syria will prevent mission creep in the Middle East, without our needing to worry about fighting ISIS in Kansas. → Read More
The Problem With India’s Major Political Parties
Do ”big tent” politics hinder the efficacy of national political parties in India? → Read More
Understanding India’s Political Evolution
Recent assembly election results speak to the enduring strength of India’s democracy. → Read More
How the British Ascended in India 200 Years Ago
The British didn't come to South Asia and immediately become the predominant power. → Read More
Why Europe Should Defend Itself
French President Emmanuel Macron suggested earlier this month that his continent needed a true, European army, adding that we have to protect ourselves with respect to China, Russia and even... → Read More
Twitter, Indian Liberalism, and the Truth About Caste
Twitter's CEO inadvertently kicked off a major controversy in India. → Read More
Is the new US drone base in Niger worth the cost?
While the militants of northern and western Africa are undoubtedly dangerous, they are not a direct threat to the United States. → Read More