Gravitas | India vs China: High-stakes battle for influence in Maldives heats up
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 15, 2023, 23:51 IST | Updated: Sep 15, 2023, 23:51 IST
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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