Dehradun, Oct. 23 -- The Maldives has actively demanded the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit, proposing to act as a mediator to break the decade-long structural deadlock between India and Pakistan. This diplomatic push highlights the complicated, shifting dynamics between Male and New Delhi.
What are the reasons behind the strained relations & SAARC push? First there is the geopolitical pivot. Following President Mohamed Muizzu's election on an "India Out" platform, the Maldives pivoted closer to China and the Arab world. Reviving SAARC allows Male to advocate for a more multipolar South Asia, reducing direct reliance on a single regional superpower. There are also national sovereignty concerns...