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Meet our team
Editorial Director: Dr Mohmad Waseem Malla
Dr Mohmad Waseem Malla is the founder and Editorial Director of Middle East Outlook, where he provides strategic vision and editorial leadership. He holds a PhD in Middle Eastern Studies with a specialization in media from Jawaharlal Nehru University. His research interests span political communication, international media, digital authoritarianism, populism, and geopolitics, with a focus on the Middle East and South Asia.
As Editorial Director, Dr Malla curates the platform’s intellectual direction, ensures thematic coherence, and spearheads initiatives that bridge policy debates with grounded regional analysis. He also upholds the journal’s academic standards and editorial integrity.
In addition to his role at Middle East Outlook, Dr Malla is a Research Fellow at the International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS), New Delhi, and Associate Editor of its quarterly peer-reviewed Journal of Peace Studies (JPS). While his writings have appeared in respected academic journals, his expert analysis is regularly solicited by leading media platforms such as Al Jazeera, RT, and The Diplomat on critical developments in international affairs, particularly about South Asia.
Research Director: Dr Prem Anand Mishra
Dr Prem Anand Mishra serves as the Research Director at Middle East Outlook, where he leads research development and thematic planning. A scholar of international politics and foreign policy analysis, he brings analytical depth and strategic insight to the platform. He coordinates research collaborations and ensures that the publication maintains both empirical accuracy and conceptual clarity.
Besides his role at the Middle East Outlook, Dr Mishra is a faculty member at the Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He holds a PhD in International Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Widely published in reputed international journals, he is also a frequent commentator for global media outlets, including the BBC, where he offers expert analysis on critical developments in international affairs.
Senior Editor: Dr Minakshi Sardar
Dr Sardar brings editorial precision and thematic versatility to her role as Senior Editor. With a background in international relations, she ensures clarity, consistency, and relevance across all published work. Her role is pivotal in maintaining Middle East Outlook’s standards for accessible yet scholarly content.
Besides her role at the Middle East Outlook, she is working as an Assistant Professor of Research at the Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, India. She has a doctorate in International Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Multimedia Lead & Editorial Assistant: Ameena Alvi
Ameena Alvi bridges visual storytelling with editorial support. As Multimedia Lead, she develops engaging digital content, manages visual assets, and coordinates multimedia features. In her capacity as Editorial Assistant, she also assists with copyediting and supports publication workflows. Her creative and operational skills help bring complex issues to wider audiences. Apart from her role at Middle East Outlook, Ms Alvi is pursuing her postgraduate studies from the Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Jamia Millia Islamia.