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No, Mauritius Will Not Give China a Military Base on the Chagos Islands
December 20, 2022

No, Mauritius Will Not Give China a Military Base on the Chagos Islands

By Peter Harris
Fears of China occupying Diego Garcia have no basis in reality and should not be a pretext for Britain retaining control of the islands.

Mauritians Want to Reclaim the Chagos Islands. President Biden Should Support Them.
February 16, 2022

Mauritians Want to Reclaim the Chagos Islands. President Biden Should Support Them.

By Peter Harris
Only by acknowledging Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos, including Diego Garcia, can the United States ensure that its military base is placed on a sustainable – and legal – footing.
Mauritius Presses Claim for Indian Ocean Islands Under ‘Unlawful’ UK Administration
February 09, 2022

Mauritius Presses Claim for Indian Ocean Islands Under ‘Unlawful’ UK Administration

By David Rising
The ICJ founded in 2019 that Mauritius is the rightful owner of the Chagos Islands, which are currently administered by Britain and host a crucial U.S. military base.

Colombo Security Conclave: A New Minilateral for the Indian Ocean?
August 19, 2021

Colombo Security Conclave: A New Minilateral for the Indian Ocean?

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
India’s sees subregional engagement, like the expanding Colombo Security Conclave, as critical for securing its strategic interests.

Darshana M. Baruah on Indian Ocean Geopolitics
June 01, 2021

Darshana M. Baruah on Indian Ocean Geopolitics

By Shannon Tiezzi
“To better understand the unraveling Indian Ocean geopolitics, it is important to study and understand the new maritime identities of the Indian Ocean islands.”

The Mauritius Disaster: Overlooked Dimensions of Maritime Security
August 12, 2020

The Mauritius Disaster: Overlooked Dimensions of Maritime Security

By Christian Bueger
For small states, oil spills are national security threats – yet few governments are prepared to deal with them.

Diego Garcia: Troubling Past, Uncertain Future
July 01, 2019

Diego Garcia: Troubling Past, Uncertain Future

By David Vine
How disputed islands, a US military base, and an exiled people’s fate reflect a transforming world.
A First: India Begins Military Exercises With 17 African Countries
March 19, 2019

A First: India Begins Military Exercises With 17 African Countries

By Ankit Panda
AFINDEX-19 underscores India’s growing military-to-military ties with a range of African states.

America’s Golden Opportunity to Demonstrate Its Support for ‘International Order ‘
March 12, 2019

America’s Golden Opportunity to Demonstrate Its Support for ‘International Order ‘

By Mark J. Valencia
Will U.S. support for international law extend to respecting an ICJ ruling that jeopardizes an important naval base?

International Court of Justice Rules UK Must End Administration of Chagos Islands
February 26, 2019

International Court of Justice Rules UK Must End Administration of Chagos Islands

By Mike Corder
Britain had unlawfully carved up Mauritius, an international court has ruled.

India Gains Access to Oman's Duqm Port, Putting the Indian Ocean Geopolitical Contest in the Spotlight
February 14, 2018

India Gains Access to Oman's Duqm Port, Putting the Indian Ocean Geopolitical Contest in the Spotlight

By Ankit Panda
Duqm adds an important node to a growing network of facilities in the Indian Ocean held by actors with interests in preserving the status quo.
When India Almost Intervened in Mauritius
August 22, 2015

When India Almost Intervened in Mauritius

By Ankit Panda
Operation Lal Dora, a 1983 Indian plan to invade Mauritius, sheds light on New Delhi's thinking about the Indian Ocean.

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