Introduction: Recently, it was reported that the new Maldives ** Mouiz said that Modi ** agreed to withdraw the Indian troops stationed in the Maldives, and this news has attracted great attention. So why did India agree to withdraw its troops?Has the Maldives taken a hard line?Today we will take a look at the reasons behind India's withdrawal and look forward to future changes in the situation in the archipelago.
The history of India's presence in the Maldives dates back to 1988, when a coup d'état took place in the Maldives, and India stepped in to help the then Maldives Gayoom restore the situation. Since then, the Indian garrison in the Maldives has become the norm. However, in recent years, the Maldives** has been leaning towards India, strengthening military cooperation between the two countries, raising public concerns about India's military presence. During this year, Muiz pledged to dislodge Indian military personnel and said that the deployment of foreign personnel would undermine sovereignty. This triggered a reassessment of the background of Muiz's election and the situation in the archipelago.
However, it has not been smooth sailing for India to garrison the Maldives, and India has invested a lot of money and resources in the hope of a return. In addition, India has been working to expand its influence and include neighboring countries in its sphere of influence. Therefore, India's decision to withdraw troops will not be easy to achieve.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not respond to the news of India's withdrawal from the Maldives, and it is conceivable that his face is also ugly. First, India's investment in the Maldives is huge, with $500 million invested in this year's Greater Malé Connectivity, of which $100 million was provided in the form of grants. In addition, India has built 10 radar stations in the Maldives. Judging by all indications, Modi does not want to withdraw his troops.
Secondly, India has always had a "Greater India" strategy, hoping to bring neighboring countries into its sphere of influence, and the Maldives is the best breakthrough. Against this background, it has become more difficult for India to withdraw its troops.
The Maldives attaches great importance to its relationship with China, and this cannot be overlooked. The cooperation between China and the Maldives is based on mutual benefit and reciprocity, which is completely different from India's approach. China has provided economic assistance, medical technical support and infrastructure construction to the Maldives, all of which are in dire need of help. By contrast, India's attempt to make the Maldives dependent on its military might is markedly different from China's approach. Therefore, the Maldives is anxious to clear the Indian garrison.
Conclusion: India's withdrawal of troops from the Maldives has sparked heated discussions. However, withdrawing troops will not be easy, and India faces a return on investment and regional influence. At the same time, the cooperation between the Maldives and China has also had an impact on the situation in the archipelago. We look forward to further developments in the future and hope that all countries can find solutions for peace and stability.
Personal summary: The news of India's withdrawal from the Maldives has caused widespread discussion and speculation. Despite India's long history of military presence in the Maldives, the Maldives' relationship with India has gradually come under question, and concerns about India's military presence have grown. Modi faces dilemmas and pressures on the issue of troop withdrawal, which will affect India's investment and regional influence. At the same time, the Maldives' cooperation with China has also made India uneasy, fearing that it will lose its position in the Maldives. The future situation in the archipelago will depend on the efforts of the parties and a negotiated settlement.