India-Out Campaign
- Maldivian politics branding Indian presence as a threat to Maldivian sovereignty.
- withdrawal of Indian military personnel by March 2024
Tourism Strain
- Promoting Indian tourist places such as Lakshadweep
- pandemic
China’s Rising Influence in Maldives
- Maldives’ proximity to key shipping lanes and India
- makes it strategically important for China,
- It has caused unease in India and could lead to a regional geopolitical contest.