{"id":140076,"date":"2024-01-18T14:32:11","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T09:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digpu.com\/?p=140076"},"modified":"2024-01-18T14:32:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T09:02:42","slug":"chinas-gateway-how-indias-missteps-opened-the-door-for-beijing-in-the-maldives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digpu.com\/opinion\/chinas-gateway-how-indias-missteps-opened-the-door-for-beijing-in-the-maldives","title":{"rendered":"China’s Gateway: How India’s Missteps Opened the Door for Beijing in the Maldives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
New Delhi, India<\/strong>: In the intricate web of international relations, the recent discord between India and the Maldives<\/a> stands out as a critical diplomatic misstep. As we delve into the fallout of this rift, it becomes evident that our geopolitical manoeuvres may have unwittingly opened doors for China, leaving India isolated and vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n President Mohamed Muizzu’s<\/a> recent visit to China following the turbulent ‘India-Maldives’ row paints a vivid picture of shifting allegiances. With a resounding electoral victory fueled by an “India Out” campaign, Muizzu’s symbolic choice of Beijing over New Delhi sends a clear message\u2014China’s interests now take precedence in the Maldivian government’s agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Geopolitically, the Maldives has been a crucial chess piece for India, strategically positioned with a vast exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Once a key ally countering Chinese influence, recent events have seen the expulsion of Indian military personnel, unravelling a carefully woven strategic alliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The social media uproar under the hashtag ‘#BoycottMaldives’<\/a> not only fueled unnecessary animosity but inadvertently played into the hands of those seeking to exploit the situation. Instead of a measured diplomatic response, India’s retaliatory stance inadvertently pushed a valuable ally closer into the grasp of China.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTies Unravel, Alliances Shift: India-Maldives Relations in Turmoil<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Strategic Importance of Maldives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From Allies to Adversaries: Maldives’ Strategic Pivot Towards China<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Maldives: A New Hub for Chinese Influence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n