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China-Maldives relations
A New Chapter in India-Maldives Relations
By Vinay Kaura
With a change of leadership in Male, the Maldives have turned back to India.
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The Maldives’ New Government: Mission Impossible?
October 01, 2018
The Maldives’ New Government: Mission Impossible?
From reframing ties with China to advancing Maldivian democracy, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has a hard road ahead.
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The Maldives’ New Government: Mission Impossible?
The Maldives Crisis and the China-India Chess Match
March 15, 2018
The Maldives Crisis and the China-India Chess Match
The state of emergency comes amid a high stakes game of regional rivalry.
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The Maldives Crisis and the China-India Chess Match
The Maldives Crisis: Will India Intervene?
February 27, 2018
The Maldives Crisis: Will India Intervene?
Recent history suggests Indian intervention would carry steep consequences.
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The Maldives Crisis: Will India Intervene?
India and the Maldives Emergency
February 08, 2018
India and the Maldives Emergency
Doing nothing is not an option, but there are few good choices for India.
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India and the Maldives Emergency
China to India: Respect Maldives' Sovereignty
February 08, 2018
China to India: Respect Maldives' Sovereignty
China's Foreign Ministry warns the world not to “complicate the situation” by interfering in the unfolding crisis.
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China to India: Respect Maldives' Sovereignty
The China-Maldives Connection
January 25, 2018
The China-Maldives Connection
With a new FTA, China cements its influence in Maldives, much to India's dismay.
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The China-Maldives Connection
India’s Regional Power Credentials Under Threat by China
November 24, 2017
India’s Regional Power Credentials Under Threat by China
In both Maldives and Sri Lanka, China has been chipping away at Indian influence.
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India’s Regional Power Credentials Under Threat by China
Will Saudi Investment Be the Spark to Ignite the Maldives' Political Tinderbox?
April 21, 2017
Will Saudi Investment Be the Spark to Ignite the Maldives' Political Tinderbox?
The Maldivian government comes under fire for an opaque investment deal with Riyadh.
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Will Saudi Investment Be the Spark to Ignite the Maldives' Political Tinderbox?
Is China on the Road to International Isolation?
January 21, 2017
Is China on the Road to International Isolation?
China's willingness to do business with dictators will undermine national interest in the long run.
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Is China on the Road to International Isolation?
Maldives Criminal Court Seeks Arrest of Opposition Leaders, Including Former President
August 31, 2016
Maldives Criminal Court Seeks Arrest of Opposition Leaders, Including Former President
A group of opposition leaders reportedly met recently in Sri Lanka.
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Maldives Criminal Court Seeks Arrest of Opposition Leaders, Including Former President
Modi's Trip and China’s Islands: The Battle for the Indian Ocean
March 11, 2015
Modi's Trip and China’s Islands: The Battle for the Indian Ocean
With his Indian Ocean tour, the PM aims to counter Chinese influence among small island nations.
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Modi's Trip and China’s Islands: The Battle for the Indian Ocean
Bipolar Bilateralism: China's Approach to India
September 19, 2014
Bipolar Bilateralism: China's Approach to India
U.S. editors Ankit Panda and Zachary Keck are joined by Shannon Tiezzi to discuss India-China relations.
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Bipolar Bilateralism: China's Approach to India
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Bec Strating on the State of Australia-Timor-Leste Ties
August 13, 2019
Bec Strating on the State of Australia-Timor-Leste Ties
A conversation on the past, present, and future dynamics in Australia's relationship with Timor-Leste.
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