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Xi expels ex-defence ministers over graft in PLA
Jul 17, 2024

Xi expels ex-defence ministers over graft in PLA

The recurrent purges of senior military officials point to a strained relationship between the Communist Party and the PLA, which may be exacerbated b

Maldives’ new pro-China tilt is worrisome but India hopes for pragmatism
May 17, 2024

Maldives’ new pro-China tilt is worrisome but India hopes for pragmatism

India has been understanding of the Maldivian government’s new policy, but it expects the island nation to respect Indian sensitivities and equally uphold its commitment to bilateral ties

Understanding the ‘India Out’ Campaign in Maldives
Oct 07, 2022

Understanding the ‘India Out’ Campaign in Maldives

Since Ibrahim Solih’s election as president of Maldives in 2018, India and Maldives have been working to revive their previously strained relations. The relationship faces an enduring threat, however, in the form of the ‘India Out’ campaign spearheaded by opposition parties. Although limited to certain sections of the Maldivian polity, the campaign has fuelled anti-India public sentiments, in turn becoming consequential to India-Maldives re

Wen Jiabao's Visit - a damage control exercise?
Jan 07, 2011

Wen Jiabao's Visit - a damage control exercise?

India ended 2010 with a flurry of diplomatic activities highlighted by the visits of leaders from all the P-5 countries in the last two months. But, unlike the other four, the visit by the Chinese Premier came in the background of strained relations over a year created by