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

China-India Choice Splits Maldives Presidential Politics
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.
Maldives’ 2023 Election Will Shape Indian Ocean Geopolitics
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.

The China-India Cold War in Maldives
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.

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

JJ Robinson on the Maldives’ Return to Democracy
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.

Maldives Ex-Vice President Jailed Again for Money Laundering
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.
Chinese Envoy in Maldives Pushes Back on ‘Debt Trap,’ Free Trade Agreement Concerns
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.

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

Maldives’ Crucial Ballot to Elect New Parliament
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.

Former Maldives President Arrested Over Money Laundering
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.
Former Maldives President Charged With Corruption, Money-Laundering
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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