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Mauritius
The Unnoticed Beneficiary of the Mauritius-UK Chagos Island Deal? India.
By Krzysztof Iwanek
New Delhi has far more influence on Mauritius than may be noticed in Europe.
The Mauritius-UK Chagos Agreement Is a Good Deal for the US
By Peter Harris
President Trump should not stand in the way of the breakthrough, which benefits all sides.
What the Chagos Islands Deal Means for France’s Indian Ocean Territories and Indo-Pacific Strategy
By Paco Milhiet
The Mauritius-U.K. deal will likely draw attention to France, another European sovereign state with contested territories in the Indian Ocean region like Tromelin Island.
India’s Stake in the Settlement of the Chagos Dispute
By Radhey Tambi
By walking the decades-old talk on demanding sovereignty for Mauritius and holding firm throughout the negotiation process, India has shown its commitment to Mauritius.
UK to Cede Chagos Islands to Mauritius, But US Base Will Remain
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.K. will maintain de facto control over Diego Garcia, and the crucial U.S. military facility there, for another 99 years.
India Is Embracing a ‘Net Security Provider’ Role in the Indian Ocean Region
By Samir Bhattacharya
New infrastructure built by India in Mauritius demonstrates New Delhi's commitment to cementing its security presence in the IOR.
Why Boris Johnson Is Wrong About the British Indian Ocean Territory
By Peter Harris
It’s long past time to decolonize the Chagos Islands. None of the former PM’s reasons for keeping control is convincing.
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.
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
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?
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
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.”
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