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Maldives politics
![JJ Robinson on the Maldives’ Return to Democracy JJ Robinson on the Maldives’ Return to Democracy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-28-6.jpg)
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 Maldives Ex-Vice President Jailed Again for Money Laundering](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-05-09.jpg)
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.
![The Dangers of Dog-Whistling to Extremists in the Maldives The Dangers of Dog-Whistling to Extremists in the Maldives](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-05-09.jpg)
The Dangers of Dog-Whistling to Extremists in the Maldives
By Mushfiq Mohamed
How “liberal” political actors in the Maldives dog-whistle violent extremists and why it matters.
![Maldives Ex-Vice President Testifies in Corruption Case Against Ex-President Yameen Maldives Ex-Vice President Testifies in Corruption Case Against Ex-President Yameen](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19049475072954.jpg)
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 Maldives’ Crucial Ballot to Elect New Parliament](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap19096160845671.jpg)
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 Former Maldives President Arrested Over Money Laundering](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap19049475072954.jpg)
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 Former Maldives President Charged With Corruption, Money-Laundering](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-untitled-picture-2.jpg)
Former Maldives President Charged With Corruption, Money-Laundering
By Ankit Panda
Maldivian police have sought to file charges against Abdulla Yameen.
![The Maldives’ Games of Thrones The Maldives’ Games of Thrones](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18321610715909.jpg)
The Maldives’ Games of Thrones
By JJ Robinson
Ibu Solih and the democrats won a shock victory, but the Maldives’ past suggests more twists and turns to come.
![A New Chapter in India-Maldives Relations A New Chapter in India-Maldives Relations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18351272358875.jpg)
A New Chapter in India-Maldives Relations
By Vinay Kaura
With a change of leadership in Male, the Maldives have turned back to India.
![A Belated Election Crisis? Maldives' Outgoing President Challenges September 2018 Election Results A Belated Election Crisis? Maldives' Outgoing President Challenges September 2018 Election Results](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-untitled-picture-2.jpg)
A Belated Election Crisis? Maldives' Outgoing President Challenges September 2018 Election Results
By Ankit Panda
Abdulla Yameen is making a desperate last-ditch effort to cling to power, despite having conceded defeat.
![The Maldives Election: A Renewed Chance for India? The Maldives Election: A Renewed Chance for India?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18267108314610-1.jpg)
The Maldives Election: A Renewed Chance for India?
By Jayesh Khatu
The victory of opposition leader Solih is an opportunity for India to regain influence in the Maldives.
![Maldives Voters Grant Decisive Victory to Opposition Candidate in Blow to Pro-China Leader Maldives Voters Grant Decisive Victory to Opposition Candidate in Blow to Pro-China Leader](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18267108314610.jpg)
Maldives Voters Grant Decisive Victory to Opposition Candidate in Blow to Pro-China Leader
By Ankit Panda
The result is a triumph for democracy in the Maldives, with a historic turnout of more than 85 percent.