Following yet another one-sided general election in January, which saw the ruling Awami League (AL) return to power for the fourth straight term, Bangladeshi social media influencers launched an “India Out” campaign, mirroring similar campaigns seen in the Maldives. The India Out campaign reflects public discontent among sections of the Bangladeshi public regarding not only … Read more
President Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives recently concluded a state visit to China during which he met President Xi Jinping, signed several deals, and saw the China-Maldives relationship upgraded to the level of “comprehensive strategic cooperation.” While the outcomes that Muizzu flew across the Indian Ocean with following his state visit to China are fairly standard, … Read more
The already troubled India-Maldives relationship is under fresh strain following a spat over disparaging remarks made by Maldivian ministers about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media. Although the Maldivian government under newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu was swift in distancing itself from the offensive remarks — its Foreign Ministry issued a statement … Read more
On December 1, following his first meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the COP28 summit in Dubai, Maldives’ newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu announced that India had agreed to withdraw troops from his country. Muizzu’s election campaign had focused on an “India Out” plank. A day after his electoral win … Read more
Bangladesh’s cricket team was not among the two teams that played in the final of this year’s Cricket World Cup. However, cricket fans in Bangladesh turned their enthusiasm instead toward rooting against the Indian cricket team. On November 19, when the Australian cricket team won the final match against India, it was like a festival … Read more
Videos | Politics | South Asia Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor and JJ Robinson discuss the domestic politics behind President-elect Muizzu’s win and the foreign policy implications going forward. Maldives’ main opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu participates in a rally as he concludes his campaign for the second round of presidential election in capital Male, Maldives, Sept.29, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Mohamed SharuhaanAdvertisement … Read more
Magazine What does Maldives’ new president mean for the country’s future? Madivian women cast their votes in Male, Maldives, Saturday, April 6, 2019. Credit: AP Photo/ Mohamed Sharuhaan Advertisement On September 9, Maldives went to the polls to vote for the country’s next president. A record eight candidates were in the fray, with three looming … Read more
Advertisement Opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu, the incumbent mayor of Malé and a member of the People’s National Congress (PNC) — which is in coalition with the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) — defeated the sitting president, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Maldives Democratic Party (MDP), in the Maldivian presidential runoff election held on September 30. … Read more
Advertisement The first round of the presidential election in Maldives brought disappointment for President Ibrahim Solih. He is seeking a second term and was the favorite to win the elections but failed to even top the results of the first round, much less secure the majority needed to prevent a run-off. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, the … Read more
Advertisement The Maldives’ presidential election is set to take place on September 9. Currently, the election is shaping up to be a competitive race, pitting incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih against seven challengers: Mayor of Malé, Mohamed Muizzu, of the Progressive Alliance, consisting of the People’s National Congress (PNC) and the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM); … Read more