Maldives Signals Tilt Toward China

Maldives Signals Tilt Toward China

President Mohamed Muizzu’s recent visit to China signals a significant shift in the Maldives’ foreign policy, one that is overtly tilted in favor of Beijing. The shift came amidst a visible fraying in India-Maldives relations in recent weeks. In China, Muizzu expressed strong commitment to enhancing bilateral ties with Beijing. In addition to declaring that … Read more

Maldives Presidential Election Heads to a Run-off

Maldives Presidential Election Heads to a Run-off

Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)-People’s National Congress (PNC) candidate Mohamed Muizzu shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote in the Maldivian presidential election on September 9, 2023. Credit: Twitter/Progressive Party of Maldives Advertisement Maldivians will return to the polls on September 30 to vote in a runoff election between the top two candidates in … Read more