Unfolding Geopolitics Episode 20 | PM Modi's Maldives visit

Unfolding Geopolitics Episode 20 | PM Modi’s Maldives visit

All eyes are on the July 25-26 visit of Prime Minister Modi to Maldives as chief guest for the Maldivian Independence Day celebrations. It’s a remarkable turnaround by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who won the 2023 election on an “India Out” campaign. What caused the change? Proximity and geopolitics, says Rajiv Bhatia transformed Maldivian view.

Rajiv Bhatia is the Distinguished Fellow for Foreign Policy Studies, and a former ambassador.

Manjeet Kripalani is the Executive Director, Gateway House.

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