By deferring repayment of the $50 m treasury bill of Maldives for one more year, India has shown that it’s a friend, not a master of its neighbour. But as China is involved, it needs to draw red lines for the future
In a surprising volte-face, President Mohamed Muizzu reached out to India in a bid to thaw ties. Is Maldives becoming a “swing state” buffeted by India-China’s strategic maelstrom in the Indian Ocean?
India’s talks with Afghanistan pose both challenges and opportunities. As China’s influence grows and the Taliban seeks to establish its presence in Delhi, India must navigate these complexities with élan
While it is necessary to acknowledge the influence of English and European thought in India, let us not forget the French ideas of liberty, equality, fraternity, introduced in the Preamble of our Constitution
The High Court further added that the fundamental right of any such foreigner or suspected foreigner is limited to the one declared under Article 21 of the Constitution of India
Maldives’ astute president Mohamed Muizzu is trying to evolve his own narrative by cutting down the overwhelming influence of India, while wooing China and cultivating Islamic countries