Sure enough, India has established a military base in the Lakshadweep Islands, a move that has caused quite a stir in the region. Officially inaugurated on March 6, the base, located just 130 kilometers from the Maldives, is one of India's newest military installations in the region. The establishment of this base, which the Indian Navy has described as strengthening operational surveillance of the region, shows the importance of India's strategic layout in the region. The move will undoubtedly unsettle the Maldives, and although they have just recently expelled the Indian garrison, it is worrying that the Indian army has set up a military base in their vicinity.
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently expressed a sense of emotion about India-Maldives relations, accusing a country of failing to provide assistance when its neighbors are in trouble, failing to provide vaccines to other countries, and failing to provide support in times of war in some parts of the world. Although he did not name them directly, many people thought he was suggesting that China was unreliable for the Maldives and warning the Maldives not to rely on China.
Ironically, however, many feel that this accusation applies more to India itself. Recently, there has been a trend of boycott of the Maldives in India, involving travel agencies cancelling trips to Malaysia, Bollywood stars and athletes calling for a total boycott, and even signs of food and medicine sanctions. This has had a huge impact on the economy and society of the Maldives.
It is worth noting that the Maldives ** Muiz has said that the Maldives will not allow any country to infringe on its territorial sovereignty, and he also expressed his respect and gratitude to China. Although he did not directly blame any country, it can be deduced that this country is India.
Now, India is building a military base near the territory of the Maldives, which has aroused the attention and concern of the international community. If you look at it from another angle, imagine how the United States would react if Russia built a military base more than 100 kilometers closer to the United States? This double standard makes one wonder about India's intentions and behavior.
Overall, we cannot underestimate India's influence and ambitions. Whatever our attitude toward India, we should recognize it as a country with a huge population and market, as well as its status as a growing great power. We need to take a holistic and objective view of India's development and actions, despite the challenges and competitions that may arise.
Second, India's surroundings are indeed challenging.
While India's development in recent years has been remarkable, we must also recognize that India's relations with its neighbours are not very harmonious.
China-India relations are well known and do not need to be repeated.
It is an indisputable fact that there have been three wars between India and Pakistan; India and Nepal have been in conflict from time to time; India's relations with Bangladesh are also often strained; As for India and Sri Lanka, there is also some discontent.
Perhaps the only relatively good Bhutan is Bhutan, but the real power of Bhutan's military diplomacy is entirely in the hands of India. In addition, Sikkim has ceased to be an independent state and has become a state of India.
And the anger of the Maldives is worth pondering.
When did India respect the sovereignty and dignity of the Maldives?
For neighboring countries, being India's neighbor can be a difficult task.
Third, the Maldives must be vigilant!
We must not forget that Modi was given the rating of "boundless mana" on **.
This may be partly a joke, but partly out of respect for him, and of course a little vigilant.
Modi's decision is not so easy to take lightly. As a result, we see that as soon as the Maldives behaved "disobediently", Modi took immediate action and has now established a new military base in the Lakshadweep archipelago.
This is equivalent to directly placing the cannon at the door of the other party.
Muiz**, you really should be careful!