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India Out campaign
Maldives Completes U-Turn From ‘India Out’ to ‘Closest Ally’
By Ahmed Naish
The visit of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Malé marked the renewal of traditionally close ties that soured in the early days of President Muizzu’s administration.
Voters Back Maldives Change in Foreign Policy
By Athaulla A Rasheed
A parliamentary supermajority is a chance for Mohammad Muizzu’s government to overhaul foreign policy, but Maldives thrives by embracing all willing partners.
An ‘India Out’ Campaign Gathers Pace in Bangladeshi Social Media
By Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb
Activists have called for a boycott of Indian products in protest against India’s support of the Awami League’s manipulation of elections in Bangladesh.
What the China-Maldives-India Triangle Tells Us About 21st Century Balancing
By Ovigwe Eguegu
Is India really “out” and China “in” for the Maldives? And what does this case tell us about the emerging approach of smaller states in great power competition?
India-Maldives War of Words on Social Media Triggers Diplomatic Row
By Sudha Ramachandran
Neither Modi nor Muizzu can absolve themselves of responsibility for the spat.
Will Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu Tilt Towards China?
By Nalinie Sharma
He can be expected to adopt a more independent, balanced and diversified foreign policy rather than a pro-China one.
Is India Repeating Its Maldives Mistake in Bangladesh?
By Mushfique Wadud
New Delhi’s perceived support for an unpopular incumbent is stoking the fires of anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh.
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
Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor and JJ Robinson discuss the domestic politics behind President-elect Muizzu's win and the foreign policy implications going forward.
Opposition’s Mohamed Muizzu Wins Maldives’ Presidential Election
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
In opposition, Muizzu was part of the “India Out” campaign. Will he take this forward as president?
Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor on Maldives’ Presidential Election
By Shannon Tiezzi
What does Maldives’ new president mean for the country’s future?
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.
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