New Delhi, May 19 -- Recently, Maldivian President Muizzu, widely perceived as being pro-Chinese, won a landslide victory in the Indian Ocean archipelago's parliamentary elections. Muizzu's People's National Congress (PNC) won 66 seats in the 93-member house. With this victory, the Maldivians are considered to have endorsed Muizzu's policy on India. Muzzu came to power with the 'India Out' mantra as his main pledge to the nation.

In the background of the economic crisis and popular uprising, Sri Lanka's upcoming presidential election assumes greater significance. A recent report by the US intelligence community has revealed how China can interfere in elections in other countries.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence's 41-...