Britain has kept Chagos largely untouched for decades. With mineral rich seabeds nearby and Mauritius under financial strain, critics fear that could soon change. With negotiations continuing over the future of the Chagos Archipelago, owned and administered by the United Kingdom and claimed by Mauritius, the public debate has focused overwhelmingly on sovereignty, diplomacy, and the future … Continue reading Chagos at the Centre of the Deep Sea Minerals Race — Why Britain Should Think Twice Before Giving Up Control