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China, Maldives sign military deal
Context
Amid shifting dynamics in the Indian Ocean region, the Maldives and China have inked two military agreements.
1: Dimension: Objectives of the Agreement
- The Maldives, situated in a strategically vital location in the Indian Ocean, plays a crucial role in maritime security and trade routes in the region.
- China has pledged to provide military assistance to the Maldives at no cost.
- Additionally, a parallel agreement was signed concerning the Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3, which recently made its presence felt in the Maldives
2: Dimension: Significance of the move
- Deepening ties: It signifies a deepening of military and strategic ties between the two countries. This agreement could potentially impact maritime research in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), further solidifying their bilateral relations.
- Recalibrating the balance of power:These agreements come at a critical juncture when the Maldives' relationship with India appears to be cooling off. Maldives’ increased engagement with China signals a strategic pivot, possibly recalibrating the balance of power and influence in the region.
- Evolving geopolitical landscape: They are a testament to the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Indian Ocean.
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