The recent Presidential election in Maldives has turned into a virtual referendum on which regional power (India or China) will have the biggest influence in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.
Election in Maldives
Elections |
President (Winner) |
Favoured |
2008 elections |
Mohamed Nasheed |
Favoured China |
2013 elections |
Abdulla Yameen |
Favoured China by joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative |
2018 elections |
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
Favoured India |
2023 elections |
Mohamed Muizzu |
Pro-China |
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