Maldives exposes India's backfiring China containment strategy

Why New Delhi struggles to win friends and influence neighbors

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An "India Out" flag in the Maldives last year. Rather than building goodwill, New Delhi's investments and security support for its South Asian neighbors have largely fueled resentment. © Reuters

MARWAAN MACAN-MARKAR, Asia regional correspondent

MALE -- September was meant to be a moment of diplomatic glory for India.

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