August 9, 2024 4:26 PM

Diego Garcia: A Strategic Flashpoint in the Indian Ocean

Diego Garcia, a small yet strategically significant island in the southern Indian Ocean, has emerged as a focal point in global power dynamics. Despite its modest size of 30 square kilometers, the island exerts a disproportionate influence on international affairs due to its unique geopolitical status. Belonging to Mauritius, controlled by the United Kingdom, and occupied by the United States, Diego Garcia also attracts the attention of China. This complex situation unfolds in India’s immediat...