Foreign Policy
"Act our size": Dr Shaheed on principled pragmatism for the Maldives in a multipolar world
A Q&A with the former foreign minister and UN special rapporteur.
01 Apr, 5:02 PM
Russian ambassador's clash with ex-Maldives presidents lays bare geopolitical tightrope
The Maldives faces a delicate balancing act between principles and pragmatism.
27 Mar, 11:41 PM
Yameen praises Trump’s non-intervention foreign policy
“If [Trump] acts in accordance with this policy, the world will become much more peaceful than at present,” Yameen said. “Otherwise what we have seen so far is that some powerful imperialist has some kind of interest in anything that happens anywhere in the world.”
10 Nov 2016, 9:00 AM
Yameen lauds India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy
“All SAARC Member States must work collectively together to deliver human security for our people, and ensure that terrorist organisations have no room to spread their venom in the region,” Yameen said.
09 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM
President Yameen’s speech on 50 years of UN membership
“The UN is the biggest family with most members. Political and diplomatic organisations and associations exist within this family. These organisations and associations sometimes act as policeman, criticizing and penalizing small nations over events that occur in small nations,” President Abdulla Yameen said.
06 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM
Foreign investments worth MVR9.8 billion expected in five years, says President Yameen
02 Mar 2015, 4:48 PM
Nasheed questions government’s legitimacy and record as one-year anniversary looms
12 Nov 2014, 6:00 PM
MDP says government should decrease foreign relations budget to fit “policy of exclusion”
12 Nov 2014, 5:38 PM
President Yameen slams “Western colonial powers,” declares foreign policy shift to East
11 Nov 2014, 5:41 PM
Maldives not obliged to consult neighbours before joining China’s Silk Route, says foreign minister
05 Nov 2014, 2:29 PM
Government reveals foreign policy for next five years
20 Jan 2014, 10:11 PM
“Nothing precedes ties with India” although ties with China also “very close”: President Yameen
06 Jan 2014, 6:06 PM
Authorities unwilling to see me contest election, Nasheed tells Foreign Policy
04 Apr 2013, 1:30 PM
Palestinian President to visit Maldives
10 Apr 2012, 4:52 PM
Maldives could be a foretaste of the Arab Winter: Nasheed
03 Mar 2012, 11:46 AM
Comment: US needs to strengthen ties with South Asia
05 Oct 2011, 12:59 PM
Q&A: Dr Ahmed Shaheed
23 Jun 2011, 6:48 PM