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Will Success in Agalega Compensate for India's Assumption Island Debacle? – The Diplomat

New Delhi has faced setbacks in military access to Seychelles and the Maldives, making the deal with Mauritius all the sweeter.

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What Does China Think About India's Increased Anti-Piracy Patrols Amid the Red Sea Crisis? – The Diplomat

India has deployed a beefed-up naval presence to the western Indian Ocean in response to threats to global shipping. China is not happy about it.

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Maldives' Muizzu Throws in With China – The Diplomat

Malé is playing India and China against each other and trying to get the best deal, but Muizzu appears to have gone a bit overboard this time.

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India Can't Afford to Lose Maldives Again – The Diplomat

A recent visit by India’s defense minister was just the latest in a surge of outreach toward Maldives as its election nears.

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India and the Chinese Spy Ship Saga Redux

Another Yuan Wang class vessel is stoking concern among India’s defense analysts.

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Sri Lanka Asks China to Postpone Research Ship's Port Call – The Diplomat

India had objected to the Yuan Wang 5’s scheduled visit to the Chinese-owned port of Hambantota.

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Is Sri Lanka Under Gotabaya Rajapaksa Really Tilting Toward China?

Simplistic narratives fail to account for the complexities that have defined foreign policy in Sri Lanka since its independence.

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India Competes for Sri Lanka's Affections – The Diplomat

China’s growing footprint in Sri Lanka has been of concern to India.

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