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Maldives
What Trump’s New Tariff Rules Mean for South Asia
By Saqlain Rizve
Uncertainty looms. But since the tariffs are also squeezing global competitors, South Asian countries could, with the right policies, recover.
Maldives Government Beset by Corruption Scandals
By Ahmed Naish
The opposition is planning a mass protest over the alleged theft of land plots and the misuse of the national identity card database.
Why India and Maldives Are Reticent Over Alleged RAW Plot
By Ahmed Naish
Both governments denied allegations in the Washington Post about the Indian intelligence agency’s involvement in an aborted plot to impeach President Muizzu.
Sweeping Vaping Ban Takes Effect In Maldives
By Ahmed Naish
Tourists aren’t allowed to bring vaping devices either and cigarette prices have more than doubled after the government hiked tariffs.
Maldives Government Offers Concessions to Quell Revolt By Resort Operators
By Ahmed Naish
After staring down disgruntled tourism oligarchs over a requirement to convert foreign currency earnings, President Muizzu has offered a compromise.
Maldives Balks at Banning Israeli Tourists
By Ahmed Naish
The ruling party and tourism industry associations oppose a “blanket ban” on Israeli passport holders as proposed by the opposition and backed by a pro-Palestine public consensus.
Maldives Opposition Cries Foul as Muizzu Government Amends Constitution to Deter Defections
By Ahmed Naish
The new anti-defection rules effectively allow parties to enforce their whip line with the threat of removal from office.
COP29 Outcomes and South Asian Concerns
By Saqlain Rizve
There is concern in the region that much of the climate finance being extended is in the form of loans that could get them debt-trapped.
What Underlies China’s Rise in South Asia?
By Rathindra Kuruwita
China’s efforts to contain India may be less important than smaller countries’ desire to counterbalance Indian influence.
Maldives Moves to Hike Tourism Taxes and Tighten Belts
By Ahmed Naish
President Muizzu announced plans to dismiss more than 200 political appointees as part of efforts to reduce government spending but postponed politically difficult subsidy reforms.
India Turns to Maritime Neighbors to Navigate Troubled Neighborhood
By Rushali Saha
India’s traditional focus on its continental borders resulted in neglect of the maritime domain. That is changing.
Maldives President Muizzu Does U-Turn on Maiden State Visit to India
By Ahmed Naish
He agreed to open an Indian consulate and endorsed an India-funded military harbor -- projects he previously opposed as they allegedly threatened Maldivian sovereignty.
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