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Seychelles backs open Indo-Pacific, aligns with India’s Mahasagar Vision - The Economic Times
Seychelles Abroad: Open Indo-Pacific aligned with India’s Mahasagar Vision - Core stance: Seychelles advocates an open, inclusive Indo-Pacific governed by international law, prioritizing cooperation over confrontation. - Alignment with India: President Patrick Herminie says Seychelles’s approach mirrors India’s Mahasagar Vision, reinforcing a robust defence partnership and shared regional priorities. - Key priorities for India-Seychelles ties: - Socio-economic cooperation:
2026-06-20Full article: Seychelles: assessing its international agency
Summary: The article argues that Seychelles has actively shaped its international position (international agency) through a combination of hedging in geopolitical contexts and a deliberate “smart state foreign policy” in non-geopolitical matters. Key points include: - Hedging as the default geopolitical strategy, allowing Seychelles to balance relations with multiple powers rather than align with one bloc. - A complementary “smart state foreign policy” that leverages openness
2026-06-20[PDF] Seychelles at a Crossroads
Seychelles sits at a critical juncture in Indo-Pacific geopolitics, balancing major-power interests while safeguarding its blue economy. Key points: - Strategic position: Seychelles trades off between China, India, and the United States, leveraging its maritime crossroads to secure security and economic benefits without becoming over-reliant on any single partner. - Great-power engagements: - China has deepened ties (elevated to a strategic partnership), boosting investme
2026-06-13Seychelles election: The row over Assumption Island could decide next president - BBC News
- The Seychelles presidential and parliamentary elections center on Assumption Island, a barren Indian Ocean outpost where a proposed lease to Qatar (via Assets Group) for a 70-year development including a 40-villa luxury resort and upgraded airstrip has sparked a national debate on sovereignty, economics, and foreign influence. - Incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan defends the deal, arguing the investment is vital for Seychelles’ economy and development, despite public sens
2026-05-28Maritime security & $175 mn for Seychelles as India takes on China challenge in Indian Ocean Region
India raises its Western Indian Ocean profile with Seychelles - New Delhi announced a $175 million Special Economic Package for Seychelles to support projects in social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence, and maritime security, signaling intensified maritime security and development cooperation. - Modi highlighted defence cooperation and maritime security as core to the India-Seychelles partnership, and welcomed Seychelles as a full member of the Colom
2026-05-26Seychelles' Commitment to Sustainable Growth
Seychelles’ foreign policy aims to be principled, non-aligned, and action‑oriented, with a strong emphasis on inclusive, sustainable development over the next 50 years. Key points: - Dha Minister Barry Faure’s annual Diplomatic Cocktail underscored Seychelles’ shift from participation to active contribution and shared responsibility in global affairs. - Areas of global impact highlighted: Blue Economy, environmental stewardship, multilateral leadership, and maritime security
2026-05-24Seychelles Elections: Ramkalawan's Re-Elect
Seychelles heads to general elections with incumbent president Wavel Ramkalawan seeking a second term amid an economy returning to strength. The ruling Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) coalition aims to maintain a parliamentary majority against United Seychelles led by Patrick Herminie. Key themes: - Economic backdrop: inflation under 2%, debt on track to fall below 50% of GDP, strong tourism-driven growth, and a post-Covid rebound including removal from the EU tax blacklist.
2026-05-24Foreign Policy
Seychelles’ foreign policy is pragmatic, independent, and oriented toward peaceful coexistence and global cooperation. Key points: - Diplomatic network: Relations with over 150 countries; active engagement with all UN member states. Policy guided by the Constitution, national laws, the UN Charter, and international law. - Core principles: Sovereignty and territorial integrity; respect for international law; non-interference and peaceful dispute resolution; multilateralism wi
2026-05-24
BJP's Caste Strategy for UP 2027 Elections
BJP aims to rebuild caste coalitions in Uttar Pradesh before 2027 elections.
2026-05-06