Despite there being a major UK-US airbase on Diego Garcia - the largest island in the Chagos Archipelago - the UK Prime Minister agreed a deal to give up the islands to Mauritius in October.
The Chagos archipelago and the Diego Garcia base are strategically located in the Indian Ocean, and the West is fearful they could fall under the influence of a pro-China Mauritius administration.
The base sits on Diego Garcia, "the largest of 55 islands that form the Chagos Archipelago and is known as the 'Footprint of Freedom' for its shape, regional location, and strategic importance ...
Chagos Archipelago Deal: Why the Proposed UK-Mauritius Handover Is Not Required by International Law
The Chagos Archipelago lies in the middle of the Indian Ocean and comprises 58 islands including Diego Garcia, which houses a major joint British and American military base. The Archipelago has been ...
The Chagos Archipelago dispute is a microcosm of the broader tensions shaping global maritime geopolitics. The United Kingdom's (UK) October agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos ...
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