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    Quick analytical responses to occurrences in South Asia

    552 : Mayhem In The Maldives: A Pugnacious President Confronts A Court-Driven Crisis

    Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury

    8 February 2018

    The Maldives, with its abundance of scenic beauty endowed by nature, is unfortunately submerged by political turmoil. The current burgeoning crisis, which appears to be worsening by the day, could, unless properly addressed, turn into a proxy war between India and China with all its unfortunate ramifications. This paper points to a window of possibility as to how it could be avoided.