This is a secretive military base in the middle of the Indian Ocean, on an island called Diego Garcia, the largest of the Chagos Archipelago, at the junction between South Asia, Southeast Asia and Africa. On May 22, the U.K. signed an agreement to return sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius, with the exception of Diego Garcia. The island, which exclusively houses the joint U.S. and U.K. base, will remain in British control under a 99-year lease. Critics argue the move could expose the base and islands to Chinese influence, given Mauritius’s friendly relations with Beijing. Our guests:Tony Hu-Former U.S. Department of Defense Senior Director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia
