US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a bold move to secure control of the strategic Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean. According to a leaked proposal, the White House is weighing a plan to purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, a move that would bypass stalled UK plans to cede sovereignty of the territory. The Diego Garcia base is a crucial US military outpost, used for counter-terrorism operations and as a hub for naval and air operations in the region. If the plan comes to fruition, it would mark a significant shift in the power dynamics of the Indian Ocean and raise questions about the future of the UK's relationship with Mauritius.
Potential proposal would secure control of Diego Garcia base amid stalled UK plans to cede sovereignty of territoryDonald Trump is reportedly weighing a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius amid stalled plans from the UK to cede sovereignty of the territory, the Telegraph first reported.The White House did not respond to the Guardian’s request for comment on the report about the potential plan. Continue reading...
