Muizzu foreign policy

What the China-Maldives-India Triangle Tells Us About 21st Century Balancing

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What the China-Maldives-India Triangle Tells Us About 21st Century Balancing

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

Maldives Signals Tilt Toward China

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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