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Maldivian Democratic Party

The Past, Present, and Future of Maldivian Democracy

The Past, Present, and Future of Maldivian Democracy

By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
No Maldivian government since 2008 has fully adhered to democratic norms. Will President-elect Muizzu break this pattern?

Nasheed’s Democrats Emerge Kingmakers in Maldivian Presidential Election

Nasheed’s Democrats Emerge Kingmakers in Maldivian Presidential Election

By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
Will President Solih concede to friend-turned-foe Nasheed’s demand for a referendum to win his support in the runoff election?
Maldives Presidential Election Heads to a Run-off

Maldives Presidential Election Heads to a Run-off

By Krishan Francis
The September 30 vote will see the pro-China frontrunner Mohamed Muizzu pitted against the pro-India incumbent Mohamed Solih.

Ibrahim Solih Optimistic on Re-election Chances

Ibrahim Solih Optimistic on Re-election Chances

By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
While the ruling MDP expects him to win an outright victory in the first round, the possibility of a run-off vote cannot be ruled out.

Maldives’ Presidential Election Is a Multi-Horse Race

Maldives’ Presidential Election Is a Multi-Horse Race

By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
The electoral line-up lays bare political fragmentation in the young and tumultuous democracy.

Will ‘The Democrats’ Reconfigure the Maldives’ Political Landscape?

Will ‘The Democrats’ Reconfigure the Maldives’ Political Landscape?

By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
A new party formed out of a rift in the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party could impact upcoming presidential elections in the Maldives.

Maldives’ 2023 Election Will Shape Indian Ocean Geopolitics

Maldives’ 2023 Election Will Shape Indian Ocean Geopolitics

By Mimrah Ghafoor
Both China and India have a stake in the drama surrounding the Maldives' upcoming presidential election.
India-Maldives Ties Caught in Archipelago’s Domestic Politics

India-Maldives Ties Caught in Archipelago’s Domestic Politics

By Sudha Ramachandran
With a proposed law to criminalize the “India Out” campaign being put in cold storage, anti-India protests will continue.

Maldives Election Fiasco: “Betrayal of Democracy”

Maldives Election Fiasco: “Betrayal of Democracy”

By Sudha Ramachandran
The future of democracy on the archipelago looks bleak after a constitutionally questionable court intervention.

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