Senator Kennedy: US Must Press UK To Keep Military Base Out of China Hands
Summary
Senator John Kennedy warns that the United Kingdom's plan to give control of the Chagos Islands, including the U.S.-U.K. military base on Diego Garcia, to Mauritius threatens U.S. national security. He urges President Donald Trump’s administration to stop this transfer because Mauritius has close ties to China, which could weaken America's military position in the Indo-Pacific region.Key Facts
- Diego Garcia hosts a joint U.S.-U.K. military base crucial for U.S. operations in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
- The International Court of Justice advised the U.K. to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in 2021.
- The U.K. has tried to lease Diego Garcia back after ceding the territory to Mauritius for about $136 million per year.
- Mauritius has signed agreements linked to China, such as the Pelindaba Treaty and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
- Mauritius denied airspace access to Taiwan’s presidential plane, likely influenced by China.
- Senator Kennedy introduced a bill requiring U.S. Congress approval before any sovereignty transfer of Diego Garcia.
- He calls on President Donald Trump’s administration to pressure the U.K. to keep control of Diego Garcia for U.S. security interests.
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