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Unrest in the Maldives Could Disrupt Regional Balance of Power

Feb 9, 2012 | 18:09 GMT

Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed in Male on Feb. 8

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Summary

Political unrest in the Maldives has ushered in a new acting president. While China and India will monitor the situation closely to determine whether the unrest throws off the balance of power in the region, Stratfor believes the island nation will continue to practice a foreign policy that favors India over China.

Though the unrest in the Maldives will be closely monitored, the country's foreign policy is unlikely to change. ...

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