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Is Maldivian President Muizzu the Target of Sorcery?
By Ahmed Naish
Or are authorities using sorcery allegations as a pretext to arrest a former close aide of Muizzu who allegedly had evidence of his corruption during his days as Malé mayor?
What Modi 3.0 Can Expect from Maldives
By Athaulla A Rasheed
The appearance of Maldives President Muizzu alongside Narendra Modi signals the warming of the relationship between the island nation and regional power India.
Maldives Braces for Austerity to Avert Debt Crisis
By Ahmed Naish
Credit ratings agency Fitch downgraded the Maldives to “junk” status, casting doubt on the country’s ability to meet “substantial upcoming external debt-servicing obligations.”
Maldives Bans Israeli Tourists, Then Rethinks Decision
By Ahmed Naish
The government announced that the ban is unlikely to be a “blanket;” it will address concerns over Arab Muslim and Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Samudra Manthan: Political Churnings in Maldives and the Indian Ocean Region
By Tushar Shetty
Daniel Bosley discusses China-India competition and domestic politics in the Maldives, and Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan puts that in the context of broader IOR dynamics.
Maldives Halts Coastal Development Projects
By Ahmed Naish
New criteria are needed to fund climate resiliency for vulnerable island nations that are ineligible for cheaper financing reserved for low-income countries, says President Muizzu.
India Completes Drawdown of its Military Personnel from Maldives
By Ahmed Naish
That done and dusted, Male issues conciliatory statements, asks Delhi to defer repayment of a $150 million loan.
India Urges Pro-China Maldives to Ease Tensions
By Ashok Sharma
The Indian and Maldivian foreign ministers met in New Delhi a day ahead of the deadline for the withdrawal of Indian soldiers from the archipelago.
Maldivian President Mohammad Muizzu Consolidates Control
By Umang Bhansali
With his People’s National Congress gaining a supermajority in parliament, the pro-China tilt in Muizzu's foreign policy will become more pronounced.
Voters Back Maldives Change in Foreign Policy
By Athaulla A Rasheed
A parliamentary supermajority is a chance for Mohammad Muizzu’s government to overhaul foreign policy, but Maldives thrives by embracing all willing partners.
Muizzu’s People’s National Congress Storms to Power in Maldives
By Ahmed Naish
With the support of allies, the PNC has the required numbers in parliament to remove judges and push through constitutional amendments.
President Muizzu’s Party Sweeps Maldives Parliamentary Elections
By Mohameed Sharuhan
The pro-China People's National Congress won 70 out of 93 seats, while the pro-India Maldivian Democratic Party got just 15 seats in Parliament.
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