Maldives President Muizzu Secures Overwhelming Control After Parliamentary Elections

With a landslide victory, President Mohamed Muizzu's party gains enough seats to potentially amend the constitution, altering the political landscape of Maldives.

• President Mohamed Muizzu's People’s National Congress won 66 out of 93 seats, securing significant legislative power.
• The victory allows potential constitutional changes, raising concerns about checks and balances and judicial independence.
• Relations with India are strained as Muizzu pushes to reduce Indian military presence, impacting bilateral ties.
• Economic challenges loom with high national debt and reliance on foreign aid, amidst minimal support from China and the Middle East.
• The geopolitical dynamics in the Indian Ocean are shifting, with increased Chinese influence and potential security implications for regional powers.

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