More: Maldives
Shark feeding in Fuvahmulah may appear controlled, but it creates serious long-term risks
Martina Zimmitti is an Italian ethologist and marine mammal specialist with over a decade of experience in the Maldives. She has combined academic research...
From Map Dots to Linchpins: How Small Islands Rewire Indian Ocean Power
Authors: Amna Hashmi and Amina Munir
Geopolitics considered landmass to be destiny for centuries. Empires grew by dominating space; great powers gauged power in boundaries,...
The India-Maldives recalibrated relationship
The Republic of Maldives commemorated 60 years of the nation’s independence on July 26, 2025. The President of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, and First Lady Sajidha...
Tourism and the Maldivian Economy: Fragile Growth, Strategic Risks, and Policy Imperatives
The Republic of Maldives was in the news as the Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives scolded former President Nasheed for publicly supporting...
Here’s How China’s Economic Model Entraps Developing Nations
Initially lauded as a groundbreaking vision for global connectivity, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has increasingly become a subject of intense scrutiny. Promising...
Mackinder and Mahan: Geopolitics of BRI in South Asia
Geopolitics is incessantly at play within International relations, but its key functioning and presence is evident from China’s various geo-political endeavors. Belt and Road...
India’s financial support to Maldives: The human face of capitalism
The first question that needs to be answered is how the world's largest tourist paradise has found itself facing debt similar to that of...
Reassessing Alliances: The Maldives’ Foreign Policy Transformation with India
Following the 'India First' policy, Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih adeptly cultivated robust economic and strategic bilateral relations with India, enhancing cooperation across various...
Why Has Muizzu Shifted His India Policy in the Maldives?
The Maldives, an island nation strategically positioned in the Indian Ocean, has recently experienced significant shifts in its foreign policy under President Mohamed Muizzu....
India and Maldives:Â From Conflicts to Normalcy
On 4th January 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a social media (X) post praising the beaches of Lakshadweep and the beauty of the...