India regards itself as the "hegemon" of South Asia and has always been unceremonious towards South Asian countries. India's strategic goal in South Asia is very clear: to establish a "one-size-fits-all" order. Recently, India has been determined not to let go of the Maldives. Last year, the new head of the Maldives, Mohammad Moiz, ordered the expulsion of Indian troops in the Maldives, but the Indian side delayed for various reasons to try to avoid withdrawing. India has previously deployed military forces in the Maldives under the pretext of "humanitarian relief", but it has stayed for a long time. According to the analysis of the Global Beacon Line, India's long-term military presence in the Maldives is essentially aimed at China.
India had thought that Mohammed Muiz would swing because India has a huge influence in the Maldives. There are quite a few pro-India political forces in the Maldives, and Modi** in India has tried to influence the internal affairs of the Maldives through various means to maintain the continued deployment of Indian troops in the country. However, the reality shows that India underestimated Mohammed Moiz's determination and ability. At the end of his visit to China, Mohammed Muiz once again demanded that India abide by its commitment to fully withdraw from the Maldives. In the face of the firm stance of the Maldives**, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had no choice but to formulate a withdrawal plan, but it has not yet been implemented.
Judging from India's actions, they have determined not to let go of the Maldives, and they have made up their minds to target China. India's deployment of military forces in the Maldives is actually aimed at threatening China's ** and energy channels. Despite India's promise to withdraw its troops, India has built a new military base in the Lakshadweep Islands, 130 kilometers from the Maldives. India has also announced the establishment of a separate maritime combat force in the region to enhance deterrence capabilities in the relevant waters. Such a move allows India's military base in the Lakshadweep Islands to exert influence in the Maldives and further influence the political situation in the Maldives. Obviously, India is determined not to let go of the Maldives and is preparing to build a new military base.
Although China and the Maldives maintain close cooperation, China's foreign policy has always been clear, insisting on non-alignment, non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and no substantive defense. India, for its part, dared to be so arrogant and tried to continue to influence the Maldives by establishing military bases near the Maldives in order to maintain its status as the "hegemon of South Asia". In fact, India's actions are intended to deter China. India makes no secret of the goal of its naval development, which is to establish superiority over China in the Indian Ocean region. India has long regarded China as its greatest threat and is putting pressure on China on a number of fronts, a posture that must be vigilant.