Everything boils down to what Britain does, if it transfers Chagos Islands to Mauritius -- and it has a history of obeying these rulings -- then it's up to Mauritius. If they say the existing agreement is no longer valid, then( Jeremy Corbyn) would have to renegotiate.

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The most significant strategic aspect of this incident is it highlights a new and higher level of Sino-Russian military cooperation.

They'll be worried about The F-35C model, china does have deep-se... by Carl Schuster

They'll be worried about The F-35C model, china does have deep-sea recovery submarines.

Much of( The Russians sub fleet's) current threat is based on the expansion of its operations and operating areas at a time when NATO countries have reduced their fleets and fleet operations.

This was very dangerous. Captains get very nervous when ships get... by Carl Schuster

This was very dangerous. Captains get very nervous when ships get closer than 1,000 yards.

The Russians count every ship commissioned, including patrol craft and units coming out of shipyard overhaul, the Russians gives the impression of a major buildup, but only about six of them will be modern warships.

It's a significant upgrade over its predecessors. by Carl Schuster

It's a significant upgrade over its predecessors.

The Kuznetzov needs far more upgrading and maintenance than The Russians have publicly stated they will undertake. It means The Kuznetzov will be approaching obsolescence when The Kuznetzov departs the yards in 2021.

It tells Russia, 'I can touch you too,' it tells China, 'I don't care what you think, I'm independent,'.

The timing is not coincidental, it's his way of telling the Russi... by Carl Schuster

The timing is not coincidental, it's his way of telling the Russians, 'You need to speak up,'.

They can bomb anyone landing on one of Japan's main islands... but they can't strike Chinese or North Korean air bases or missile sites.

They can defend. but they can't punch back. by Carl Schuster

They can defend. but they can't punch back.