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China-Maldives relations
July 26, 2021
The Maldives’ ‘India Out’ Campaign
By Balachander Palanisamy
The Maldives has begun to realize a mutually beneficial relationship with India, and the Solih government means to maintain it despite a growing rhetoric stirring anti-India sentiments.
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.
December 22, 2018
A New Chapter in India-Maldives Relations
By Vinay Kaura
With a change of leadership in Male, the Maldives have turned back to India.
October 01, 2018
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.
March 15, 2018
The Maldives Crisis and the China-India Chess Match
By Sunaina Kumar and Angela Stanzel
The state of emergency comes amid a high stakes game of regional rivalry.
February 27, 2018
The Maldives Crisis: Will India Intervene?
By Arafat Kabir
Recent history suggests Indian intervention would carry steep consequences.
February 08, 2018
India and the Maldives Emergency
By Sudha Ramachandran
Doing nothing is not an option, but there are few good choices for India.
February 08, 2018
China to India: Respect Maldives' Sovereignty
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's Foreign Ministry warns the world not to “complicate the situation” by interfering in the unfolding crisis.
January 25, 2018
The China-Maldives Connection
By Sudha Ramachandran
With a new FTA, China cements its influence in Maldives, much to India's dismay.
November 24, 2017
India’s Regional Power Credentials Under Threat by China
By Ana Pararajasingham
In both Maldives and Sri Lanka, China has been chipping away at Indian influence.
April 21, 2017
Will Saudi Investment Be the Spark to Ignite the Maldives' Political Tinderbox?
By Aaquib Khan
The Maldivian government comes under fire for an opaque investment deal with Riyadh.
January 21, 2017
Is China on the Road to International Isolation?
By Dániel Balázs and Patrick Mendis
China's willingness to do business with dictators will undermine national interest in the long run.
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