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The Maldives' increasingly polarised religious politics are coming apart.
Although climate change threatens the world's small island nations, many can find ways to adapt and preserve their homes and cultures – especially if wealthy countries cut emissions and provide support.
It's not just the price to you, but how much it costs the destination.
A new study finds that even in best-case scenarios, the fishing communities most hurt by climate change are on small island nations such as Kiribati, the Solomon Islands and the Maldives.
Democracy did not fail in the Maldives because it clashed with Islam. Instead, a privileged and powerful elite helped topple the elected government, and nations that advocate democratic ideals did little to stop them.
This year has been anything but tranquil in the paradise nation of the Maldives – is it time to boycott?
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Research Fellow, Sydney Democracy Network, University of Sydney
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