The Chagos Islands deal that could threaten the special relationship
Why America and the UK are in disagreement over the Chagos Islands
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Show Notes
Having ruled the Chagos Islands since the 1800s, the UK now wants to cede sovereignty of the tiny archipelago in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius. But one island is home to a secretive US military base and, with the growing threat of Chinese influence in the region, America is worried. Yesterday, the Mauritian PM said Sir Keir Starmer intends to “push ahead” with his deal - Whitehall suggested the same. But if it does happen, might it risk the relationship between Donald Trump and the British Prime Minister?
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Guest: George Grylls, Defence Correspondent, The Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
Producer: Olivia Case.
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