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Maldivian Turmoil Veers between Adamant Administration and Opportunistic Opposition
C D Sahay

"No one will really understand politics until they understand that politicians are not trying to solve our problems. They are trying to solve their own problems, of which getting elected and re-elected are No. 1 and No. 2. Whatever is No. 3 is fa...

August 01, 2017 Neighbourhood Studies, Maldives, Maldives, President Yameen, Nashid, Opposition Coalition
Maldives-Political Turmoil Continues
Anushree Ghisad

If it happens once, it’s a mistake. If it happens twice, it’s a choice, and if it continues happening, then it sets a trend. In his tenure of over three years now as the President of the Maldives, Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom seems to be setting...

June 19, 2017 Neighbourhood Studies, Maldives, Maldives, political turmoil, election
Diffidence, Defiance and Delusion: Maldives in Denial
Anushree Ghisad

'That which springs from comfort & consolation, is delusion of perception; For truth is absolute, not contingent on convenience'
Human beings often conveniently slide into a ‘state of denial’ to avoid and evade unset...

January 18, 2016 Neighbourhood Studies, Maldives, Maldives, political turmoil, European Parliament
Maldives; The Political Game Continues - It’s the Vice President Now
Anushree Ghisad

Maldives continues to grapple with ongoing political turmoil. The latest issue which has not let the spotlight shift from the country’s political crisis is the attempted removal of current Vice-President Dr.Mohamed Jameel Ahamed by the ruling allia...

July 21, 2015 Neighbourhood Studies, Maldives
From Public Protest to Power Politics: The the crisis in Maldives
Anushree Ghisad

The ongoing political crisis in Maldives has not only raised serious doubts about the country’s democratic credentials but also resulted in international spotlight shifting its focus on Maldives’ human rights record and its capacity to deal with ...

June 19, 2015 Neighbourhood Studies, Maldives
Developments in Maldives: Challenges for India
Anushree Ghisad

With fears of confrontation between the supporters of President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and former President and human right activist Mohamed Nasheed sparking a wave of unrest in this littoral nation, Maldives has yet again attracted world attent...

February 19, 2015 Neighbourhood Studies, Maldives
Political Crisis in Maldives and Indian Dilemma
Dr N Manoharan

The political crisis has come to a full circle in Maldives. Last February, when the first democratically-elected president, Mohamed Nasheed, was deposed by a bloodless coup, India did not make any noise. It thought, rightfully so at that point in tim...

February 22, 2013 Neighbourhood Studies, Maldives
GMR Contract Termination and India-Maldives Relations
Dr N Manoharan

India was upset when Maldives announced termination of $511 million contract with the Indian infrastructure company GMR Infrastructure Limited (GIL) on 27 November 2012. GIL-MAHB (Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad) consortium with 77 and 23 percent s...

December 11, 2012 Neighbourhood Studies, Maldives
India - Maldives Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism: Why and How
Nidhi Narain-Bhatnagar

In a recently concluded three-day visit of the Indian Defence Minister, A. K. Antony to Malé, India and Maldives have agreed to work together to ensure that “the stability in the region is maintained; and above all… threats, particularly from te...

September 27, 2012 Terrorism, National Security and Strategic Studies, Neighbourhood Studies, Maldives
Political Crisis in Maldives and Options for India
Dr N Manoharan

In a surprising turn of events, even for many of Maldivians, Mohamad Nasheed, the first democratically-elected head of the state of Maldives, resigned on 07 February 2012 in the wake of anti-government protests and police mutiny. Although Mohamad Wah...

February 13, 2012 Neighbourhood Studies, Maldives
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