Hafiz Usama Hameed
Research Associate
Areas of Research:
India’s Multilateralism, Politics of South Asia, Maldives, Bhutan
Usama Hameed is a Research Associate at the India Study Centre of ISSI. He holds an M. Phil in International Relations from National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad. Before that, he completed his graduation in IR from NUML and one in English from International Islamic University, Islamabad. He has also served as Research Officer, Junior Research Officer and Editorial Assistant at the Institute of Policy Studies Islamabad from 2018 till 2024. He has one research publication to his credit.
Issue Brief on “Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025: Another Blow by the BJP Government to...
Introduction
As if the so-called ‘bulldozer justice’ drive was not enough to dispossess the Indian Muslims of their rightful properties, the Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party...
Issue Brief on “Weaponizing Sports: India’s Quest to appear more muscular in its Foreign...
“Cricket for peace is my mission, and I have come with that spirit.”*
(President General Muhammad Ziaul Haq, while talking to media after watching...
Special Study “Quantifying Electoral Politics of Congress and BJP”
Introduction
India, home to the world’s largest population, recently elected its 18th Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) after a six weeks-long electoral exercise. The...
Issue Brief on “The Current Trajectory of India-Bangladesh Relations: An Overview”
Introduction
Bilateral relations between Bangladesh and India have been at a historic low since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024. While...
Issue Brief on “India’s Human Rights records are costing it global image”
Introduction
At a time when India has been investing much in showcasing its muscle as an important emerging power, its deteriorating relations with some key...
Issue Brief on “A Sincere Peace Effort or a Balancing Act: Decoding Modi’s Ukraine...
Introduction
On 23 August 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ukraine for about 8 hours. This visit was followed internationally with an expectation that...
Issue Brief on “Modi’s Moscow Mission: Balancing Global Power Dynamics”
Introduction
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded his 2-day visit to Russia. This was his first bilateral visit abroad after assuming charge for the...
Issue Brief on “Role of Muslims in India’s Recent Lok Sabha Elections”
Introduction
Following a long electoral process (7 phases, 44 days), the Indian electorate has delivered its verdict in the 18th Lok Sabha elections. Muslims remained...