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…
India Counters Chinese Intrusions in Bay of Bengal
The planned US$9 billion deep-water trans-shipment port at Galathea Bay in Car Nicobar makes greater vigilance in the BOB imperative….
Problems With India Add to Bangladesh’s Domestic Woes
Extradition of Sheikh Hasina, border killings, and attacks on minorities exacerbate tension with India The post-Hasina interim government of Bangladesh,…
Geopolitical Impact of Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster
Changes on the cards in relations between India, US, China and Pakistan. The ouster of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina…
MDP Alleges Ulterior Motives Behind China’s Investment in Uthuru Thila Falhu Agricultural Project
Fayyaz Ismail, Chairperson of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has expressed apprehension over China’s investment in the agricultural economic…
India Raises Concerns Over Presence of Chinese Vessels in Maldives
India has expressed apprehensions over the presence of two Chinese vessels in the Maldives. The issue came to the forefront…
Maldives to Host Chinese Research Vessel Despite India’s Concerns
Despite objections from the Indian government, Maldivian authorities have granted permission for the Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03…
India Raises Concerns Over Chinese Research Vessels in Indian Ocean
India has expressed its concerns to Sri Lanka and the Maldives regarding a Chinese research vessel mission in the South…
US Invests US$553 Million in Sri Lanka’s West Container Terminal to Counterbalance China’s Influence
The United States government agency, International Development Finance Corp. (DFC), has announced a US$553 million investment in the development of…
President-Elect Initiates ‘Very Successful’ Talks With India on Troop Removal
President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed that talks have commenced with India concerning the removal of its military presence in…
