India, July 24 -- Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is on his first State visit to the Maldives, at a time when Mohamed Muizzu is the president of the island-nation. This trip comes at a pivotal moment for India-Maldives relations. This is more than a ceremonial visit. It presents an opportunity to recalibrate a relationship that is as old as our shared seas and as vital as ever for the future of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The complex duality of the Maldives also needs to be appreciated: A small State with considerable diplomatic significance; a society deeply proud of its sovereignty, yet deeply reliant on its partnerships; a country with vibrant political debates that can sometimes distort its long-term strategic interests. Amid the...