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A mid-term referendum on Muizzu?
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International Affairs Nov 15, 2025

A mid-term referendum on Muizzu?
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Kachchatheevu Visit: Symbolism, Politics, and India–Sri Lanka Ties
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Neighbourhood Sep 16, 2025

Kachchatheevu Visit: Symbolism, Politics, and India–Sri Lanka Ties
N. Sathiya Moorthy
What the Anglo-Mauritian Chagos Deal Means for India
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Jun 25, 2025

What the Anglo-Mauritian Chagos Deal Means for India
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Vizhinjam Port: Competition or Complementary to Colombo?
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International Affairs | Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy | Maritime Infrastructure Jun 03, 2025

Vizhinjam Port: Competition or Complementary to Colombo?
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: How Poll Reforms Can Help Muizzu Consolidate Political Power
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Neighbourhood May 01, 2025

Maldives: How Poll Reforms Can Help Muizzu Consolidate Political Power
N. Sathiya Moorthy
India-Sri Lanka ties: Fishermen, maritime security, and bilateral talks
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Neighbourhood Feb 14, 2025

India-Sri Lanka ties: Fishermen, maritime security, and bilateral talks
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives and India: Navigating strengthened ties amid geopolitical shifts
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Neighbourhood Jan 24, 2025

Maldives and India: Navigating strengthened ties amid geopolitical shifts
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Lifting ban on Chinese ‘research vessels’: A litmus test for Sri Lanka
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Neighbourhood Dec 31, 2024

Lifting ban on Chinese ‘research vessels’: A litmus test for Sri Lanka
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Why reviving Maldives’ political agenda is important
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Neighbourhood Dec 20, 2024

Why reviving Maldives’ political agenda is important
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Expectations from Muizzu’s second ‘successful’ India visit
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Nov 04, 2024

Maldives: Expectations from Muizzu’s second ‘successful’ India visit
N. Sathiya Moorthy
India-Maldives relations: Recent developments and shifts in diplomacy
Expert Speak
International Affairs Aug 05, 2024

India-Maldives relations: Recent developments and shifts in diplomacy
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Sri Lanka: Lesser-known maritime issue can strain India relations more than any other
Expert Speak
International Affairs Jul 22, 2024

Sri Lanka: Lesser-known maritime issue can strain India relations more than any other
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Is Katchchatheevu central to the India-Sri Lanka fishers’ issue?
Expert Speak
International Affairs Jul 11, 2024

Is Katchchatheevu central to the India-Sri Lanka fishers’ issue?
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Sri Lanka: A ‘virtual province’ or investment risk for India?
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Indian Economy | Economics and Finance | Economic Diplomacy Jun 05, 2024

Sri Lanka: A ‘virtual province’ or investment risk for India?
N. Sathiya Moorthy
India’s ‘true gesture of goodwill’ towards Maldives
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood May 21, 2024

India’s ‘true gesture of goodwill’ towards Maldives
N. Sathiya Moorthy
A state of statelessness: The fate of Tamil peoples from Sri Lanka in India
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Neighbourhood Apr 03, 2024

A state of statelessness: The fate of Tamil peoples from Sri Lanka in India
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Why ‘final solution’ to Indo-Sri Lanka fishers issue requires greater commitment
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Mar 13, 2024

Why ‘final solution’ to Indo-Sri Lanka fishers issue requires greater commitment
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Drifting apart: Maldives’ growing ties with other countries
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Neighbourhood Jan 27, 2024

Drifting apart: Maldives’ growing ties with other countries
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Decoding Sri Lanka’s moratorium on foreign research vessels
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Neighbourhood Jan 08, 2024

Decoding Sri Lanka’s moratorium on foreign research vessels
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Evaluating India-Maldives relations under the Muizzu leadership
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International Affairs | Neighbourhood Dec 10, 2023

Evaluating India-Maldives relations under the Muizzu leadership
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Deciphering Muizzu’s India policy
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Climate, Food and Environment | Indian Ocean | Maritime Security | Maritime Infrastructure | Climate Change Nov 28, 2023

Deciphering Muizzu’s India policy
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Chinese ships in Sri Lanka: An irritant for India
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International Affairs | Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy | Defence and Security Nov 16, 2023

Chinese ships in Sri Lanka: An irritant for India
N. Sathiya Moorthy
After presidential poll, Maldives hard hit by economic realities
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International Affairs | Neighbourhood Oct 16, 2023

After presidential poll, Maldives hard hit by economic realities
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives election results: Democracy is here to stay
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International Affairs | Neighbourhood Oct 04, 2023

Maldives election results: Democracy is here to stay
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Promises galore ahead of the polls
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Sep 29, 2023

Maldives: Promises galore ahead of the polls
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Is balancing India-China strategic equations still proving tough on Sri Lanka?
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Neighbourhood | Defence and Security Sep 11, 2023

Is balancing India-China strategic equations still proving tough on Sri Lanka?
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Prosperity through connectivity: ‘Positive transformation’ in India-Sri Lanka ties
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Neighbourhood | Maritime Security Aug 08, 2023

Prosperity through connectivity: ‘Positive transformation’ in India-Sri Lanka ties
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Getting the neighbourhood act together
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Neighbourhood Jul 17, 2023

Getting the neighbourhood act together
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Nasheed quits MDP
Expert Speak
International Affairs Jun 26, 2023

Maldives: Nasheed quits MDP
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
New political developments in Maldives
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Neighbourhood Jun 12, 2023

New political developments in Maldives
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Border settlement with Mauritius
Expert Speak
International Affairs May 16, 2023

Maldives: Border settlement with Mauritius
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
China’s civil-military forays in India’s neighbourhood
Expert Speak
International Affairs Apr 29, 2023

China’s civil-military forays in India’s neighbourhood
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
India-Lanka ferry service is still on rocky seas
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Neighbourhood | Domestic Politics and Governance Apr 11, 2023

India-Lanka ferry service is still on rocky seas
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Rupee going global: Acceptable for South Asia?
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Neighbourhood | Indian Economy Apr 04, 2023

Rupee going global: Acceptable for South Asia?
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: How ‘swing voters’ matter in presidential polls
Expert Speak
International Affairs Mar 24, 2023

Maldives: How ‘swing voters’ matter in presidential polls
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives’ balanced global outreach
Expert Speak
International Affairs Mar 17, 2023

Maldives’ balanced global outreach
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Why a licence scheme is not an option to resolve India-Sri Lanka fishermen dispute
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Mar 07, 2023

Why a licence scheme is not an option to resolve India-Sri Lanka fishermen dispute
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Sri Lanka: The looming question of police powers under 13A
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Feb 18, 2023

Sri Lanka: The looming question of police powers under 13A
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Solih’s victory in MDP primaries of the presidential poll
Expert Speak
International Affairs Feb 09, 2023

Maldives: Solih’s victory in MDP primaries of the presidential poll
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
India does ‘what is right’ in Sri Lanka relations
Expert Speak
International Affairs Jan 30, 2023

India does ‘what is right’ in Sri Lanka relations
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
The prevailing political climate in Maldives
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Jan 23, 2023

The prevailing political climate in Maldives
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: The effects of domestic politics on foreign policy
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Jan 06, 2023

Maldives: The effects of domestic politics on foreign policy
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Sri Lanka: Implications of Saudi funding in China’s CPC project
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International Affairs | China Foreign Policy | Development Dec 27, 2022

Sri Lanka: Implications of Saudi funding in China’s CPC project
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Beijing’s growing forays: The first China-Indian Ocean Region Forum
Expert Speak
International Affairs | Indian Ocean Dec 03, 2022

Beijing’s growing forays: The first China-Indian Ocean Region Forum
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Trouble in paradise
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Nov 25, 2022

Maldives: Trouble in paradise
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Achieving debt sustainability might prove difficult
Expert Speak
International Affairs Nov 17, 2022

Maldives: Achieving debt sustainability might prove difficult
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Sri Lanka and India: From non-traditional threats to security cooperation
Expert Speak
International Affairs Nov 08, 2022

Sri Lanka and India: From non-traditional threats to security cooperation
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
India-Maldives ties: Extending additional credit lines
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Oct 04, 2022

India-Maldives ties: Extending additional credit lines
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Closing in on an economic crisis
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Sep 20, 2022

Maldives: Closing in on an economic crisis
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
How India’s 13-A reference applies to the whole of Sri Lanka
Expert Speak
International Affairs | Neighbourhood Sep 14, 2022

How India’s 13-A reference applies to the whole of Sri Lanka
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Shahid backs Solih for Presidential polls
Expert Speak
International Affairs Sep 06, 2022

Maldives: Shahid backs Solih for Presidential polls
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Limitations to India’s Sri Lanka Outreach
Expert Speak
International Affairs Aug 31, 2022

Limitations to India’s Sri Lanka Outreach
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Solih gets a boost for 2023 presidential bid
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International Affairs | Neighbourhood Aug 22, 2022

Maldives: Solih gets a boost for 2023 presidential bid
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Chinese ship at Lankan port: More to it than meets the eye
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International Affairs | Maritime Security | China Military Aug 11, 2022

Chinese ship at Lankan port: More to it than meets the eye
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
India-Maldives relations: Solih’s recent visit to India
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Aug 05, 2022

India-Maldives relations: Solih’s recent visit to India
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Sri Lanka: Growing bilateral relations with India under President Wickremesinghe
Expert Speak
International Affairs | Neighbourhood Jul 27, 2022

Sri Lanka: Growing bilateral relations with India under President Wickremesinghe
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
What do Sri Lanka’s protests mean for India?
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Jul 12, 2022

What do Sri Lanka’s protests mean for India?
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Sri Lanka: Is a new India-centric aid group more viable than others?
Expert Speak
International Affairs | Neighbourhood Jul 02, 2022

Sri Lanka: Is a new India-centric aid group more viable than others?
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Yoga Day disruption: A new cause for concern in Maldives
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Jun 24, 2022

Yoga Day disruption: A new cause for concern in Maldives
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Solih declares re-election bid
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International Affairs | Neighbourhood Jun 13, 2022

Maldives: Solih declares re-election bid
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Sri Lanka: Why Tamil Nadu’s call to ‘retake’ Kachchativu is ill-timed, too
Expert Speak
International Affairs Jun 03, 2022

Sri Lanka: Why Tamil Nadu’s call to ‘retake’ Kachchativu is ill-timed, too
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Should the MDP be worried over poor turn-out in party poll?
Expert Speak
International Affairs May 18, 2022

Maldives: Should the MDP be worried over poor turn-out in party poll?
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Do’s and Don’ts for India in Sri Lanka’s politico-economic crises
Expert Speak
International Affairs May 13, 2022

Do’s and Don’ts for India in Sri Lanka’s politico-economic crises
N. Sathiya Moorthy
India and China dominate Maldives’ political discourse
Expert Speak
International Affairs May 09, 2022

India and China dominate Maldives’ political discourse
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Why India needs an economic action plan for friendly neighbours
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Neighbourhood | Economics and Finance May 02, 2022

Why India needs an economic action plan for friendly neighbours
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Anomalies in Yameen’s anti-India bias
Expert Speak
International Affairs Apr 13, 2022

Maldives: Anomalies in Yameen’s anti-India bias
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
The Indian Ocean Region needs a stable and secure Sri Lanka
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Apr 06, 2022

The Indian Ocean Region needs a stable and secure Sri Lanka
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Reimagining India in the neighbourhood
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Mar 31, 2022

Reimagining India in the neighbourhood
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Inching towards an IOR security net
Expert Speak
International Affairs | Maritime Security Mar 11, 2022

Inching towards an IOR security net
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Taking on ‘India Out’ campaign in word and deed
Expert Speak
International Affairs Feb 25, 2022

Maldives: Taking on ‘India Out’ campaign in word and deed
N. Sathiya Moorthy
What does by-poll result mean for Maldives politics
Expert Speak
International Affairs Feb 09, 2022

What does by-poll result mean for Maldives politics
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Indian Ocean Region: What India does, China now wants to do better
Expert Speak
International Affairs | Indian Ocean Jan 19, 2022

Indian Ocean Region: What India does, China now wants to do better
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Coalition partners rally around Solih against Yameen’s ‘India Out’ campaign
Expert Speak
International Affairs Jan 05, 2022

Maldives: Coalition partners rally around Solih against Yameen’s ‘India Out’ campaign
N. Sathiya Moorthy
Sri Lanka: Chinese envoy’s Jaffna visit can strain India relations further
Expert Speak
International Affairs Dec 27, 2021

Sri Lanka: Chinese envoy’s Jaffna visit can strain India relations further
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Sri Lanka: ‘Internationalising’ fisheries issue with India will have consequences
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood Dec 18, 2021

Sri Lanka: ‘Internationalising’ fisheries issue with India will have consequences
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: What does Yameen’s acquittal mean for domestic politics, India ties
Expert Speak
International Affairs Dec 06, 2021

Maldives: What does Yameen’s acquittal mean for domestic politics, India ties
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Why and how India is not a threat to Maldives’ independence
Expert Speak
International Affairs Nov 19, 2021

Why and how India is not a threat to Maldives’ independence
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Politics takes a backseat as economy, tourism improve
Expert Speak
International Affairs | Sustainable Development Nov 09, 2021

Maldives: Politics takes a backseat as economy, tourism improve
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Maldives: Back home, Nasheed meets Solih, helps clear clouds on India pact
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International Affairs | Neighbourhood Oct 25, 2021

Maldives: Back home, Nasheed meets Solih, helps clear clouds on India pact
| N. Sathiya Moorthy
Its high time Sri Lanka walked the talk on ties with India
Expert Speak
Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy Oct 14, 2021

Its high time Sri Lanka walked the talk on ties with India
| N. Sathiya Moorthy