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Mohamed Nasheed
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.
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