No, Britain Owes Mauritius Nothing Over Chagos

Mauritius is reportedly “exploring legal avenues” against Britain over delays in ratifying the proposed transfer of the Chagos Archipelago. But the premise behind this threat is fundamentally flawed. Britain owes Mauritius nothing, legally, politically, or financially. The proposed deal has not been ratified by the UK Parliament. That alone settles the matter. International agreements are not … Continue reading No, Britain Owes Mauritius Nothing Over Chagos