Operation Cactus

Maldives crisis: Given India's adherence to international law, military intervention presents lose-lose scenario

The Government of India needs to approach this situation in the Maldives tactfully and must avoid bowing down to popular sentiment.

Maldives crisis: Operation Cactus-style military intervention by India would only give China the edge

While New Delhi debates its options at hand to deal with the situation, one option that appears clear not to be followed is that of direct unilateral military intervention, ala Operation Cactus 1988.

Maldives crisis: All you need to know about 1988's Operation Cactus, when New Delhi rescued Male from a coup

As the political crisis in Maldives deepens, calls for India to step in and help resolve the situation have also intensified.