Mohamed Nasheed

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?

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 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.

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.

China-India Choice Splits Maldives Presidential Politics

By Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury

As Maldives looks to parliamentary and presidential elections in September 2023, the China-India choice maps neatly on to domestic political divides.

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.

The China-India Cold War in Maldives

By Rangoli Mitra

Beijing and New Delhi's jostling for influence in Maldives cannot be separated from the island nation's domestic political wrangling.

Maldives’ Parliament Speaker Nasheed in Critical Condition After Blast

By Mohamed Sharuhaan

Police said that they were investigating the explosion as an act of terrorism targeting the former president.

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.

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.

Mohamed Nasheed on the Maldives Crisis

By Aaquib Khan

“You can’t give up, and you shouldn’t give up. The stakes are too high.”

Indian Ocean Update: The Crisis in the Maldives and India's Play at Duqm

By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran

The Diplomat's editors discuss Indian Ocean geopolitics, including the Maldives crisis and the significance of Duqm.

The Maldives Crisis Presents a Window of Opportunity for India

By Devashish Dhar

India has options in the Maldives outside of military intervention and sanctions.

Democracy on the Brink in Maldives

By Olof Blomqvist

The current crisis is the culmination of political trends years in the making.

India and the Maldives Emergency

By Sudha Ramachandran

Doing nothing is not an option, but there are few good choices for India.

A Political Crisis Deepens in the Maldives: The Geopolitical Stakes for India and Its Options

By Ankit Panda

Indian policymakers will weigh the pros and cons of various measures in the coming days. Will New Delhi intervene?

Commonwealth Withdrawal Highlights Challenges in Maldives

By Ankit Panda

Maldives withdrew from the Commonwealth in October, further highlighting its democratic backsliding.

Maldives' Democracy Is Dying

By Trinanjan Radhakrishnan

If the international community is going to save Maldives' democracy, it must move quickly.

Maldives Criminal Court Seeks Arrest of Opposition Leaders, Including Former President

By Ankit Panda

A group of opposition leaders reportedly met recently in Sri Lanka.

Opposition Leader Convicted on Terrorism Charges in Maldives

By Ankit Panda

Sheikh Imran Abdulla of the Islamic Adhaalath Party in the Maldives was convicted on terrorism charges.

The Top Ten Stories in South Asia, 2015

By Alyssa Ayres

A look back at the stories that mattered most.

Fear and Loathing in the Maldives

By Ian Lloyd Neubauer

Things can get a little tense on the idyllic Indian Ocean archipelago.