Ever since Mohamed Muizzu became the President of Maldives, Maldives has garnered attention from all across the world. This is mainly because of the row with India and Muizzu's growing closeness with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. And now with Muizzu sweeping parliamentary elections, Male will move closer to Beijing. At the same time, seeing the geographical importance of the island, The U.S., too, is bolstering ties with Maldives. What role can the Maldives play in Indo-Pacific security? Let's deep dive

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The Maldives is set to hold Parliamentary elections on April 21st and the polls have shaped up to be a crucial referendum on President Mohammad Muizzu tenure. Muizzu assumed charge in November last year and he and his policies are both facing a litmus test. Watch in for more details!

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China's so-called research vessel that was headed to Maldives was stopped by the Indonesian coast guard on Sunday. The Indonesian coast guard stopped China's "Xiang Yang Hong 03" ship after it turned off its transponder three times, raising red flags. Here's what happened next.

Gravitas: Chinese spy ship headed to Maldives turned off transporder thrice, stopped by Indonesia

Proceedings of the Maldivian parliament came to a halt on Sunday as members came to blows, with videos showing Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) fighting with ruling Peoples’ National Congress (PNC). Govt MPs stopped MDP from functioning. Opposition members were unhappy at speaker's stand on voting. The opposition blocked approval of 4 cabinet members. Watch in this report for more details!

Maldives' Parliament Ruckus: Maldives President faces impeachment threat

In a huge setback to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, oppostion party Maldives Democratic Party (MDP)'s candidate Adam Azim won the mayoral elections of Male amid the ongoing diplomatic standoff with India.

Maldives: President Muizzu's party loses mayoral polls amid diplomatic tensions with India

Did the disinformation campaign help Mohamed Muizzu come to power in Maldives? According to a new report by the European Election Observation Mission, Maldives' ruling coalition made multiple disinformation attempts online, to whip up anti-India sentiment in the run-up to the elections.

Gravitas: Did Muizzu use lies to win his election and seize power?

Has Maldives become a Chinese stooge? Why has the Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu broken a long standing diplomatic tradition by visiting China first instead of India? Is Muizzu signalling an anti-India policy?

Gravitas: Has Maldives become a Chinese stooge?| Is Muizzu signalling an anti-India policy?

Abdulla Yameen, the former president of the Maldives, will create a new political party, according to his attorney. This will provide a significant blow to his successor's ruling party ahead of the legislative elections.

Maldives leader faces rift days after taking power

The Maldives' presidential election, which was viewed as a test of the fledgling democracy and the archipelago's connections to China and India, its longtime sponsor, was won by Mohamed Muizzu over incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in a second-round runoff.

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India-China power play dominates Maldives presidential election

As Maldives holds its presidential elections, India and China are watching the political showdown closely. The presidential race has taken a geopolitical turn as the pro-China candidate surges ahead, challenging the influence of the incumbent pro-India leader. The fate of democracy and the balance of power in the Indian Ocean hangs in the balance.

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