Dangers of the UK's Surrender of the Chagos Islands Begin to Crystallize

"The Mauritian government and its opposition are far more aligned with Chinese and Indian interests than those of the United States and the United Kingdom. Once the deal is signed, these antagonisms will emerge. The deal has not bought the friendship or loyalty of Mauritius."

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