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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.
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