Mohmad Waseem Malla | International Centre for Peace Studies

Dr. Mohmad Waseem Malla is a Research Fellow with the International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS), New Delhi. He has a doctorate from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. He is a keen observer of the Persian Gulf and South Asia developments and China’s rising profile in the Middle East.

Gowned but Bound: 26th Amendment and the Subversion of Pakistan’s Judiciary

Date

15-07-2025

Author

Mohmad Waseem Malla

In Pakistan’s turbulent democracy, few institutions have long held a semblance of reputation for independence and resilience like the judiciary.

From Protest to Power: Can JNP reshape Bangladesh’s Political Future?

The Jatiya Nagorik Party (JNP)— born out of the Students Against Discrimination (SAD) movement, that steered the July 2024 uprising in Bangladesh— is seeking to break the decades-long dominance of the Awami League and BNP, and advocating for a Second Republic through constitutional reform and centrist, pluralist governance. As it navigates entrenched power structures and competing opposition forces, it faces both great promise and uncertain challenges in its quest to reshape the nation’s political future.

Indonesia’s Balancing Act : Between Contestation and Cooperation with China

Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, balances economic ties with China while asserting its sovereignty amid tensions in the South China Sea. China's maritime claims and illegal fishing in Indonesia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the....

Impact of Pakistan’s Internal Dynamics on China-Pakistan Cooperation

The Issue Brief examines how Pakistan’s internal dynamics impact its cooperation with China, particularly through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), launched in 2015. It traces the evolution of Sino-Pak relations, highlighting their strategic....

Between Political Relevance and Marginalisation: The BNP's Struggle in Post-Hasina Bangladesh

Date

12-03-2025

Author

Mohmad Waseem Malla

BNP's success in navigating this complex political landscape will depend on its ability to exhibit political maturity, which involves distancing itself from reactionary and punitive politics while positioning itself as a defender of democratic principles and institutional integrity.

Fall of Bashar Al-Assad: What it Means for the Region and India

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's government marks a significant turning point in the Western Asia region. Assad was overthrown by a quick onslaught by opposition troops commanded by Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, following more about 13 years of civil war and international sanctions.

Will the Hamas Campaign Check Saudi Arabia’s Impending Handshake with Israel?

Date

09-10-2023

Author

Mohmad Waseem Malla

The changed Arab street opinion, possible Turkish activism, outright Iranian support for Hamas and Qatar’s blaming of Israel for the current explosion certainly limit the bandwidth for the Kingdom, which could potentially slow down its covert diplomatic engagements with Tel Aviv for an overt normalisation deal, if not lead to an outright break in engagement.

A Corridor of Consequence: IMEC and Transcontinental Integration

Date

23-09-2023

Author

Mohmad Waseem Malla

One of the most significant outcomes for India from the recently held G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023 is the announcement of an ambitious global economic corridor connecting South Asia to Europe.

Is Saudi Arabia Recalibrating its Relationship with Pakistan?

Date

10-05-2023

Author

Mohmad Waseem Malla

Saudi Arabia has often been touted as the springboard of support for the Pakistani political establishment. This Gulf Arab monarchy has for many decades opened its financial largesse to sustain Islamabad’s declining economy.

Military vs. Democracy in Pakistan: Can Imran bell the Army?

Date

22-03-2023

Author

Mohmad Waseem Malla

Imran Khan seems to have already pushed the ‘militablishment’ to the corner and forced it to tread carefully. However, he does not seem inclined to rein in the military; he is only sulking over the former army chief’s alleged inaction to save him from losing his prime ministership…

Mohmad Waseem Malla