Episode #36: Keir Starmer’s Strategic Dilemma over the Chagos Handover to Mauritius

21/04/2025 37 min
Episode #36: Keir Starmer’s Strategic Dilemma over the Chagos Handover to Mauritius

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In this episode, we sat down with Ángel Rodríguez Moreno to explore how shifting international dynamics have frozen UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s landmark deal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Originally framed as a bold step in reshaping British foreign policy and addressing colonial injustices, the agreement now faces major obstacles after Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency and the election of Navin Ramgoolam in Mauritius. We discuss how concerns over Diego Garcia’s strategic military role, legal tensions over sovereignty, and the humanitarian crisis surrounding stranded asylum seekers have all complicated the situation, leaving Starmer’s credibility and global ambitions hanging in the balance.Don't forget to read Ángel's article here: https://raiagroup.org/cold-relations-trump-starmers-chagos

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