Geopolitics of the Chagos Islands and Military Sovereignty

Today we look at the much anticipated meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer.

Answering questions from journalists, the two men discussed; a state visit to the UK for the President, the future of the Chagos Islands, peace in Ukraine and free speech.

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