Can India’s Lakshadweep Islands Be Maldives’ Competitor?
With the Maldives badly needing foreign exchange to meet its basic needs, President Mohamed Muizzu is bending over backwards to...
India Tightens Grip Over Maldivian Security Apparatus
At the same time, New Delhi announces a financial bonanza to help Maldives meet its development needs and debt repayment...
Jaishankar’s Hard Sell in Colombo
The elephant in the room in Indo-Sri Lankan relations is China Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s parleys with Sri...
Maldives Tourism Recovers From Setbacks
Ambitious plans mark recovery from COVID and a short-lived Indian boycott Tourism is the single most important source of livelihood...
Importance of Addu Atoll in India’s Defence Against China
Addu Atoll in the Maldives has a critical role to play in the defence of India’s strategic interests in the...
Sri Lanka to Insist on Transparent Tenders for Foreign-Funded Projects
But existing projects, even if controversial, will not be affected, says Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath Vijitha Herath, Foreign Minister in...
Muizzu’s Recipe for Maldives’ Economic Recovery
“Mend fences with India and maintain ties with China to revive Maldives’ economy and protect its independence.” The Maldivian economy...
Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition Is Geopolitical, Not Legal
It has put both India and Bangladesh in a tight spot The Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has said that...
What Does the Sri Lankan Presidential Election Mean?
Hard road ahead for President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake The result of the ninth Sri Lankan presidential election uncannily followed a...
IMF’s Impact on Sri Lanka at Stake in Election
President Wickremesinghe’s case that it is a boon is seriously challenged by his rivals The Sri Lankan presidential election, to...
