Gayoom
The Machiavellis of Malé
How the politics of vengeance in the Maldives is destroying its democracy.
Daniel Bosley | Nov 05, 2015
The Maldivian political thriller
Democracy is being challenged as the Maldivian government leverages to make the opposition toe the line.
Azra Naseem | Jul 11, 2015
Democracy on trial
What the persecution of political rivals means for the Maldivian democracy
Azra Naseem | Apr 17, 2015
Roadmap to nowhere
President Gayoom’s new reform plan is not very reform-minded.
Mohamed Latheef | Aug 01, 2006
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