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Breakaway Factions Could Erode Support of Parent Parties in Maldivian Elections

Breakaway Factions Could Erode Support of Parent Parties in Maldivian Elections

By Ahmed Naish
The split between the MDP and The Democrats, for example, could undermine the MDP’s chances.
Rift Between Muizzu and Yameen Injects Fresh Tensions Into Maldives’ Politics

Rift Between Muizzu and Yameen Injects Fresh Tensions Into Maldives’ Politics

By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
The animosity between the two former allies resembles the tensions that arose between former Presidents Mohamed Nasheed and Ibrahim Solih during the latter’s presidency.

Maldives’ Presidential Election Was Not a Referendum on India or China 

Maldives’ Presidential Election Was Not a Referendum on India or China 

By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
Local political maneuvering and pressing domestic issues – not geopolitics – drove most Maldivians’ voting decisions.

What to Expect From Maldives’ New President

What to Expect From Maldives’ New President

Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor and JJ Robinson discuss the domestic politics behind President-elect Muizzu's win and the foreign policy implications going forward.

Maldives’ Presidential Elections: What’s Next?

Maldives’ Presidential Elections: What’s Next?

By Rishabh Yadav
What the first round results tell us about the September 30 run-off – and what that will mean for Maldives' geopolitical position moving forward.
Maldives Presidential Election Heads to a Run-off

Maldives Presidential Election Heads to a Run-off

By Krishan Francis
The September 30 vote will see the pro-China frontrunner Mohamed Muizzu pitted against the pro-India incumbent Mohamed Solih.

Damaging and Disingenuous: Evaluating the ‘India Out’ Campaign in Maldives

Damaging and Disingenuous: Evaluating the ‘India Out’ Campaign in Maldives

By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
When it comes to India, a stark contrast emerges when comparing Abdulla Yameen’s current campaign rhetoric with his previous actions as president. 
China-India Choice Splits Maldives Presidential Politics

China-India Choice Splits Maldives Presidential Politics

By Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury
As Maldives looks to parliamentary and presidential elections in September 2023, the China-India choice maps neatly on to domestic political divides.

Maldives’ 2023 Election Will Shape Indian Ocean Geopolitics

Maldives’ 2023 Election Will Shape Indian Ocean Geopolitics

By Mimrah Ghafoor
Both China and India have a stake in the drama surrounding the Maldives' upcoming presidential election.

The China-India Cold War in Maldives

The China-India Cold War in Maldives

By Rangoli Mitra
Beijing and New Delhi's jostling for influence in Maldives cannot be separated from the island nation's domestic political wrangling.

Opposition in Maldives Continues Its ‘India Out’ Campaign as Both Countries Deepen Defense Ties

Opposition in Maldives Continues Its ‘India Out’ Campaign as Both Countries Deepen Defense Ties

By Sudha Ramachandran
Expanding economic cooperation is an important part of the deepening India-Maldives bond. Yet it is the military component of the relationship that is the target of the Maldivian opposition so far.
JJ Robinson on the Maldives’ Return to Democracy

JJ Robinson on the Maldives’ Return to Democracy

By Shannon Tiezzi
Two years after a surprise opposition victory in the polls, Maldivian democracy is still tenuous.

Maldives Ex-Vice President Jailed Again for Money Laundering

Maldives Ex-Vice President Jailed Again for Money Laundering

By Associated Press
Ahmed Adeeb pleaded guilty to all counts in a corruption case that also implicated former President Yameen Abdul Gayoom.
Chinese Envoy in Maldives Pushes Back on ‘Debt Trap,’ Free Trade Agreement Concerns

Chinese Envoy in Maldives Pushes Back on ‘Debt Trap,’ Free Trade Agreement Concerns

By Ankit Panda
The Chinese envoy rejected the characterization of a 2017 free trade agreement between Male and Beijing by the incumbent speaker of the house and former president.

Maldives Ex-Vice President Testifies in Corruption Case Against Ex-President Yameen

Maldives Ex-Vice President Testifies in Corruption Case Against Ex-President Yameen

By Associated Press
Ahmed Adeeb admitted to assisting Yameen in corrupt deals and money laundering.

Maldives’ Crucial Ballot to Elect New Parliament

Maldives’ Crucial Ballot to Elect New Parliament

By Associated Press
More than 264,000 people were eligible to vote for 386 candidates running for the 87 seats in parliament.

Former Maldives President Arrested Over Money Laundering

Former Maldives President Arrested Over Money Laundering

By Associated Press
The former president was taken into custody following weeks of investigation for corruption.
Former Maldives President Charged With Corruption, Money-Laundering

Former Maldives President Charged With Corruption, Money-Laundering

By Ankit Panda
Maldivian police have sought to file charges against Abdulla Yameen.

The Maldives’ Games of Thrones

The Maldives’ Games of Thrones

By JJ Robinson
Ibu Solih and the democrats won a shock victory, but the Maldives’ past suggests more twists and turns to come.
A Belated Election Crisis? Maldives' Outgoing President Challenges September 2018 Election Results

A Belated Election Crisis? Maldives' Outgoing President Challenges September 2018 Election Results

By Ankit Panda
Abdulla Yameen is making a desperate last-ditch effort to cling to power, despite having conceded defeat.

The Maldives’ New Government: Mission Impossible?

The Maldives’ New Government: Mission Impossible?

By Sudha Ramachandran
From reframing ties with China to advancing Maldivian democracy, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has a hard road ahead.

Reviewing the Fifth Inter-Korean Summit: Denuclearization, Military CBMs, and More

Reviewing the Fifth Inter-Korean Summit: Denuclearization, Military CBMs, and More

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
How long can Moon Jae-in keep the U.S.-North Korea diplomatic process on track?

The Maldives Election: A Renewed Chance for India?

The Maldives Election: A Renewed Chance for India?

By Jayesh Khatu
The victory of opposition leader Solih is an opportunity for India to regain influence in the Maldives.
Maldives Voters Grant Decisive Victory to Opposition Candidate in Blow to Pro-China Leader

Maldives Voters Grant Decisive Victory to Opposition Candidate in Blow to Pro-China Leader

By Ankit Panda
The result is a triumph for democracy in the Maldives, with a historic turnout of more than 85 percent.

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