Is Maldives' new President, Mohamed Muizzu, a puppet in his own country? Or is he a man being misled by ill-intentioned forces? We ask this question because the new president of this small but strategically important island nation has made a significant pledge right after being declared the winner. An ill-informed pledge that will harm the people of Maldives in the long run.

Gravitas: Maldives' new President puppet in own country? Pro-China leader vows to oust Indian troops

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.

How will Maldives look under Mohamed Muizzu? Foreign policy to change if he gets elected?

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Gravitas: Maldives' new President puppet in own country? Pro-China leader vows to oust Indian troops

How will Maldives look under Mohamed Muizzu? Foreign policy to change if he gets elected?