Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2016

India and China in the Maldives: Recent Developments and Emerging Trends

Vineeta Bhatt

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 The location of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean made it strategic relevant to China. China has long pursued an integrated strategy in the Indian Ocean, with both security of its sea lanes and energy imports. This policy is known as ‘string of pearls’ strategy. Moreover, China seems interested in developing two of the Islands which are located in the north of Maldives: Ihavandhoo and Maarandhoo. This paper makes an attempt to study China’s equations with the Maldives. The purpose is to better understand China’s Maldivian engagement and evolving role in the region. The paper can be grounded into following categories: What are the strategic interests of China and India in Maldives? How India-China are functioning Maldives in terms of trade? How Chinese investments in the Maldives are geå up and its implications on India and summing up that includes the issue of Indian Ocean as an area of focus?

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Vineeta Bhatt India and China in the Maldives: Recent Developments and Emerging Trends Global Journal For Research Analysis, Vol: 5, Issue : 5 MAY 2016

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