UK Transfers Control of Indian Ocean Islands to Mauritius While Retaining Military Base Access
Britain has recently declared it will relinquish its claim over the Chagos Islands, transferring sovereignty to Mauritius. However, as described by US President Joe Biden as a "historic agreement," the UK will maintain its military foothold in the Indian Ocean through a significant partnership with the United States.
The British administration has faced enduring calls to return the islands to Mauritius for decades. Yet, it has clung to control primarily due to the strategic importance of the Diego Garcia base for American…