ISAS Insights

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), led by the President of the Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, swept to victory in the 6 April 2019 parliamentary elections. A majority representation in the Parliament will help the government take some important decisions which may re-shape the country’s domestic and foreign policies, and transform its debt-ridden economy. Some of these domestic and economic policies may redefine the MDP’s political relationships with its coalition partners, especially, the Jumhooree Party.