Explainer
Why is the Maldives debating ranked choice voting?
A public referendum is to be called on electoral reforms.
05 Aug 2025, 19:00
Nine years, three presidents and US$ 1 billion later: the Maldives airport saga explained
Quintupling capacity could be a game changer.
04 Aug 2025, 17:49
From "India Out" to economic dependency: Muizzu's capitulation to Modi
Financial desperation forced begging the "bully" for bailouts.
30 Jul 2025, 17:21
Coconuts vs dates: why palm trees sparked a debate about Maldivian identity
Airport greenery became a question of cultural authenticity.
15 Jul 2025, 14:24
Why the Maldives hit Chinese shopping sites with a 30 percent fee
The tax reflects the US dollar black market premium.
01 Jul 2025, 18:12
From warrantless searches to asset seizures: inside the new Maldives gang law
A breakdown of the 103-page Act's key provisions.
28 May 2025, 15:59
Unpacking the Maldives Supreme Court purge
Two justices were impeached in the face of widespread international criticism.
18 May 2025, 17:01
‘Negative encounters’: what's really happening with sharks in Maldives
Following last week’s story about the country’s apparent shark problem, our explainer breaks the issues up into bite-sized pieces.
13 May 2025, 19:15
Making sense of Malé's social housing crisis
A breakdown and timeline of the Gedhoruveriya scheme.
11 Mar 2025, 16:00
What's behind the critical medicine shortage?
Payment delays, regulatory hurdles and price caps.
23 Feb 2025, 16:00
What is Operation Kurangi?
The data collection of migrant worker has raised concerns.
15 Feb 2025, 10:00
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