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The China panic and the Indian fact

Geopolitics
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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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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 23, 2026
Focusing solely on New Delhi's role ignores the complexities of international relations in the Indian Ocean.
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CLAIM Posted by will • 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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CLAIM Posted by will • 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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CLAIM Posted by will • 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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CLAIM Posted by will • 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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