The China panic and the Indian fact
Geopolitics
Global
Started February 23, 2026
The debate over the Chagos Islands has been clouded by fantasy about Beijing, obscuring the far more consequential role of New Delhi Source
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The China panic and the Indian fact
The Critic (United Kingdom) | Feb 23, 2026
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Feb 23, 2026
India's historical claims to the Chagos Islands deserve more attention than the speculative fears surrounding China's ambitions.
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Feb 23, 2026
Both India and China play critical roles in the geopolitics of the Chagos Islands, necessitating a balanced view.
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Feb 23, 2026
The focus on Beijing's influence in the Chagos Islands distracts from India's strategic importance in the region.
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Feb 23, 2026
Focusing solely on New Delhi's role ignores the complexities of international relations in the Indian Ocean.
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Feb 23, 2026
Concerns about China's role in the Chagos Islands are valid and should not be dismissed as mere fantasy.
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