On October 3, 2024, the United Kingdom announced a historic agreement to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, concluding over five decades of contentious colonial administration. This decision, formalized through a joint statement by the UK and Mauritian governments, marks a pivotal shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Indian Ocean, a region … Leggi tutto The Chagos Archipelago Sovereignty Transfer: Geopolitical Implications, Strategic Continuity and the Legacy of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, 2025