The Caravan & The Throne

Geopolitics, history, and civilization.

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri

· Launched 5 years ago

The Future of Humanity: AI, America, China, Indians, or Islam?

Jun 21•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

500 Subscribers: Thank You, and the Road Ahead

Jun 13•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

The Pope Is Wrong About AI Consciousness. Hindu Philosophy Explains Why

Jun 10•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

The Twelve Nations I’m Watching for the Next Decade

Dec 29, 2025•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

Encountering the Ancient Gods: The Debate on American Hinduism

Nov 5, 2025•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

India in Transition: A Journey Through Its New Modernity

Mar 10•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

Ayodhya and the Civilizational Question in India

Mar 23•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

Why Asian Modernity is Here to Stay

Dec 9, 2025•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

Hyderabad and the Future of India

May 15•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

The Four Types of Cities

May 25•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

Beyond Ritual and Mysticism

May 18•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

The Map at the Center of Asia

May 13•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

Civilization in the Age of AI

May 8•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

Verandas, Newspapers, and Filter Coffee

May 7•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

Modernity Without Liberalism

May 3•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

From Golconda to the Nizams: The Making of Hyderabad

Apr 24•Akhilesh Pillalamarri

Persia Yet Endures

Apr 16•Akhilesh Pillalamarri