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flag The UK's recognition of Mauritius' sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago drew criticism from Trump, who linked it to his push for U.S. control over Greenland.

flag On January 20, 2026, former U.S. President Donald Trump condemned the UK’s agreement to recognize Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, calling it a sign of weakness and linking it to his push for U.S. control over Greenland. flag The UK defended the move as a necessary legal step following a 2019 International Court of Justice opinion and UN resolutions. flag Despite backlash from some UK politicians, the agreement stands, with Mauritius advancing its case through persistent, rule-based diplomacy. flag Analysts warn that Trump’s rhetoric reflects a broader trend of power-driven diplomacy, eroding international norms and threatening small states that rely on legal consensus.

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