After Greenland, Trump is now signaling interest in Diego Garcia, a strategic island in the Indian Ocean that hosts one of the most critical U.S. military bases in the world.
🛫 Why Diego Garcia Matters
The base reportedly houses B-52 bombers, long-range strike assets, and even nuclear capabilities. From this single island, the U.S. can project power across:
• West Asia
• Africa
• The entire Indo-Pacific
• Key sea lanes near India, China, and Iran
🇲🇺 Sovereignty Dispute
Diego Garcia technically belongs to Mauritius, a close partner of India. The UK retained control controversially, but recent diplomacy — strongly backed by India — aimed to restore Mauritian sovereignty while allowing the U.S. base to remain on lease.$BTC
💥 Trump’s Intervention
Trump has called this arrangement “weakness” and hinted the U.S. should retain permanent control. He recently claimed on Truth Social that Greenland “belongs to the U.S.” — and now appears to be linking that logic to Diego Garcia.
🇮🇳 Why This Is a Direct Risk for India
India has invested heavily in Mauritius:
• $80M economic support
• Port Louis port development
• Chagos Marine Protected Area
• Strong diplomatic backing for Mauritian sovereignty
If Washington unilaterally overturns this multilateral understanding (India-UK-Mauritius-U.S.), it sets a dangerous precedent:
➡️ Strategic agreements can be discarded overnight due to political mood swings in Washington.
