AUTHOR=Zhang Xinyi , Shen Zhongxiu 

TITLE=Mauritius' policy toward sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago: a pluralistic approach to international dispute settlement

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Political Science

VOLUME=Volume 7 - 2025

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/political-science/articles/10.3389/fpos.2025.1521887

DOI=10.3389/fpos.2025.1521887

ISSN=2673-3145

ABSTRACT=With the continuous attention of the international community, Britain finally agreed on October 3, 2024, to return the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius after long-term mediation and efforts. Mauritius has adopted a pluralistic approach to international dispute resolution in its quest for sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, which is likely to have expected implications for Small Powers and Great Powers. In addition to anticipating these impacts, this policy brief provides actionable recommendations on how Mauritius can facilitate the through implementation of the agreement in the interests of the Chagos Islanders.