India's geopolitical clout tested in Maldives-Mauritius rift over Chagos
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-05-01 17:53 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Military & Defence, China, India, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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India fears the tussle between the Maldives and Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago could open the door for China in the Indian Ocean. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images and U.S. Navy/AP)
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