Maldives presidential election raises violence risk

Significance

President Abdulla Yameen, who earlier this year arrested two Supreme Court judges while imposing a state of emergency, will be aiming to retain power. Yameen faces a challenge from Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who has most of the opposition's support.

Impacts

• Travel warnings ahead of the election will cause tourist cancellations, hitting the economy.
• Any unrest within the military will affect security at the airport.
• Instability could encourage Islamist militants to travel to the Maldives.