Latitude

On Latitude, Haslinda Amin explores Asia’s rise through influential figures. She meets new Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu, who navigates tensions between India and China while facing the looming threat of climate change that could make 80% of the Maldives uninhabitable.

Overview

Power, Money, Culture. Haslinda Amin tells the story of Asia’s rise through the people helping to share it. On Latitude, Haslinda Amin meets the people shaping the region’s rise. New Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu, known for his pro-China stance, said his predecessor Mohammed Solih granted India unchecked sway over the island nation’s affairs by allowing Indian troops to be stationed there. Now, after less than a month in office, Muizzu is navigating a tug-of-war between India and China. He also finds himself on the frontlines of climate change. In less than 30 years, 80% of the Maldives could be uninhabitable.

Programme Info:

8 x 24mins

Genre:

Science & Technology, Business

Producer:

Bloomberg

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