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> might allow the US to station nuclear weapons there (which it probably currently does) It's a bit more than probable - being one of the very few places in th
by toyg 2y ago
> might allow the US to station nuclear weapons there (which it probably currently does)
It's a bit more than probable - being one of the very few places in the world where nuclear submarines can dock. It's also extremely unlikely to change; even if no specific verbiage is in the treaty, US/UK will likely continue to do as they please; Mauritius will simply look the other way in exchange for money and protection. Realpolitik is a thing.
- sofixa 2y agoWho would Mauritius need protection from? Money will probably be the only thing to convince them.
- toyg 2y agoProtection is not just about military matters - it's about relationships. Mauritius will likely want to push other stuff at the UN level, bid for money from international bodies, etc etc... US help in those matters will be valuable.
- dghlsakjg 2y agoChinese fishing fleets on the commercial side. I'm not sure China would mind having a place to station assets either.