The Maldives: An Intersection of Climate Crisis and International Politics

My latest publication for the World Affairs Council of Orange County examines how the Maldives' environmental challenges are intricately linked with the broader geopolitical struggle between the U.S. and China. I explore the significant role of climate diplomacy in the Maldives, contrasting the U.S. approach to sustainable development, with China’s infrastructure-driven focus. This piece highlights the importance of combining a grassroots approach with modern science to foster resilience against climate change for an island nation that is severely threatened by rising sea levels. 

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