A political crisis unfolding in Mauritius over the Chagos Islands agreement has deepened anxiety in London and Washington that Port Louis ultimately seeks far greater access to, and potential leverage over, the strategically vital military base on Diego Garcia. While the Mauritian coalition government wrangles over what opponents call “excessive concessions” granted to Britain, the … Continue reading Mauritius Crisis Over Chagos Deal Fuels Fears in London and Washington About Access to Diego Garcia