Maldives Balance Reform, Influence

18/10/2024 13 min

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Episode Synopsis

Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will tell us about Maldives, a stunning island nation known for its luxury resorts and crystal-clear waters, but the country faces serious economic challenges, with rising debt and urgent fiscal reforms. Despite being a popular tourist paradise, the government’s efforts to balance relations with both India and China highlight its strategic importance in global geopolitics.