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Poll time in Maldives

President Waheed has opted for an early election, which is scheduled for September 7. Despite reservations expressed by many political parties, the election process is truly underway that could restore democracy in the country.

Anand Kumar
July 29, 2013
IDSA Comments

The Terror Challenge In South Asia and Prospect of Regional Cooperation

Publisher: Pentagon Security International

This book is an attempt to study the problem of terrorism in South Asia, which has often been perceived as its hub. The contributors to the volume belonging to South Asian region have provided valuable insights on the issue of terrorism and have also suggested measures to deal with the problem. They consider terrorism as a phenomenon that has been harmful to society, economy and polity of the South Asian nations. At the same time, they also point out that there should not be over-emphasis on the use of force. In fact, a calibrated use of force is likely to be more effective.

ISBN 978-81-8274-599-5 ,
Price: ?. 695/-
E-copy available

India’s Neighbourhood: Challenges in the Next Two Decades

Publisher: Pentagon Security International

The chapters in the book take a prospective look at India's neighbourhood, as it may evolve by 2030. They underline the challenges that confront Indian policymakers, the opportunities that are likely to emerge, and the manner in which they should frame foreign and security policies for India, to maximise the gains and minimise the losses.

ISBN 978-81-8274-687-9,
Price: ₹ 995/-
E-copy available

Chinese Engagement with the Maldives: Impact on Security Environment in the Indian Ocean Region

This article explores the objectives of China's engagement in the Maldives and how the current administration of the country is responding to it. The article also looks at how the Maldives has been used by major powers in the past. On the basis of these analyses, it envisages the path that Maldivian foreign policy is likely to follow in the future and its likely impact on the security environment in the Indian Ocean region.

India and the Maldivian Malady

The challenge before India is to make sure that it stands on the side of popular aspirations, democratic and secular values and representative forces in its immediate periphery.

S. D. Muni
February 15, 2012
IDSA Comments

The Imperative of Deep Engagement with Maldives

India must deal with the situation in a calm and mature manner since an unstable Maldives can have serious regional security implications as well as impact upon India’s security.

Arvind Gupta
February 13, 2012
IDSA Comments

Political Transition in Maldives

Although the political situation is likely to stabilise in the short-term, multi-party democracy established in Maldives after the 2008 elections has received a definite setback.

Anand Kumar
February 09, 2012
IDSA Comments

Maldives Intensifies Campaign to Tackle Climate Change

Fractious domestic politics and lack of consensus at the international level are stumbling blocks before Maldives’ campaign on climate change.

Anand Kumar
December 20, 2010
IDSA Comments

Maldives: Beleaguered Democracy

Multi-party democracy in Maldives is facing a major crisis in the wake of a bitter political struggle between the president and the opposition-dominated national parliament.

Anand Kumar
July 27, 2010
IDSA Comments

A Year of Multi-Party Democracy in Maldives

The Maldives is well on the road towards a genuine democracy and the years to come will show how it manages modernisation, liberal democracy and Islam all together.

Anand Kumar
April 06, 2010
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