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Maldives
'This Will Make the Country a Chinese Colony'
By Sanjay Kumar
A constitutional amendment in the Maldives has India worried about Chinese influence.
A Tale of Two Maldives
By Jared Genser
The imprisonment of the former president is a tragic commentary on Maldivian democracy.
A Bleak Outlook for Democracy in the Maldives
By Ankit Panda
Months after Mohamed Nasheed's show trial, democracy and the rule of law show no signs of recovery in the Maldives.
Democracy, Maldives Style
By Royden D’Souza
A nascent democracy looks to be coming apart at the seams.
Trouble in Paradise: Democracy Retreats in the Maldives
By Ankit Panda
Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has been sentenced to 13 years in prison on terrorism charges.
Former Maldives President Arrested
By Ankit Panda
Mohamed Nasheed's arrest sparked clashes in Malé between supporters of the opposition and the current government.
Dirty Politics in Pristine Maldives
By Vishal Arora
Allegations and counter allegations fly in the political cauldron of Malé, the nation’s capital.
Maldives Defense Minister Fired After Nighttime Raid
By Ankit Panda
Defense Minister Mohamed Nazim was sacked after police carried out a nighttime raid at his house and found "lethal weapons."
Maldives Faces Drinking Water Crisis
By Ankit Panda
A fire at the water sewage treatment plant in the country's capital has left at least 100,000 without drinking water.
China Pushes 'Maritime Silk Road' in South, Southeast Asia
By Shannon Tiezzi
The MSR is embraced by Sri Lanka and the Maldives, but may hit a snag over South China Sea tensions.
Sleeping Beauty on the Seabed: Underwater Art on Display in the Maldives
By J.T. Quigley
Austrian artist juxtaposes fairytale characters with aquatic landscapes.
Maldives: A Return to Religious Conservatism
By Vishal Arora
The first three months under President Yameen offer a glimpse into the island nation’s future.