“The role of the ballot box in influencing the balance of power between India and China in the Maldives is emblematic of a broader phenomenon developing across South Asia. Both Nepal and Sri Lanka, for example, have followed a similar pattern to Maldives over recent years with a political revolving door which sees parties aligned with India periodically being replaced with those favouring closer ties to China.” – Dr Sebastian Raj Pender on the significance of election results in Asia’s smallest country.

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