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Abdulla Yameen
May 20, 2023
Damaging and Disingenuous: Evaluating the ‘India Out’ Campaign in Maldives
By Mimrah Ghafoor
When it comes to India, a stark contrast emerges when comparing Abdulla Yameen’s current campaign rhetoric with his previous actions as president.
March 25, 2023
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.
December 23, 2022
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.
January 19, 2022
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.
November 10, 2020
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.
November 01, 2020
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.
October 07, 2020
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.
December 17, 2019
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.
August 23, 2019
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.
April 09, 2019
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.
February 20, 2019
Former Maldives President Arrested Over Money Laundering
By Associated Press
The former president was taken into custody following weeks of investigation for corruption.
February 07, 2019
Former Maldives President Charged With Corruption, Money-Laundering
By Ankit Panda
Maldivian police have sought to file charges against Abdulla Yameen.
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