Diego Garcia
The B-2s in the Indian Ocean Aren’t Just for Show!
Beginning last month, the B-2 bombers were sent to the island of Diego Garcia in the Chagos Archipelago as part of the U.S. military's build-up in the region.
Iran’s Tareq-class Submarines Were Built for Exactly One Thing
If Iranian threats of a preemptive strike against American military assets are to be believed, it seems obvious that the target of such a strike would be Diego Garcia. Here’s...
The $6 Billion Build-up of Bombers in the Indian Ocean
The massive convenience of U.S. bombers at the Diego Garcia military base in the remote corners of the Indian Ocean is likely setting off alarm bells for the Middle East.
Diego Garcia Buildup: Is America Preparing to Attack Iran?
The B-2 buildup in Diego Garcia is about more than just rolling back the Houthi threat. Washington is likely readying to strike deep—and hard—against Iranian targets.
B-2 Bombers Land at Diego Garcia
The arrival of three C-17s and eleven KC-135s to the Island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean is raising eyebrows as a possible attack pointed towards the Houthis.
The U.S. Shouldn’t Have To Stop Britain’s Disastrous Chagos Deal
If Britain wants to remain a reliable partner in our security alliance, it must be willing to defend its sovereignty. As much as President Trump uses unpredictability as a diplomatic...
The U.S. Should Nudge Britain from Cyprus
On August 16, 1960, the United Kingdom granted Cyprus independence. Well, most of it. Article I of the Treaty Concerning the Establishment of Cyprus defined the territory of the new...
Is the World’s Biggest Navy Base Sinking?
Here’s What You Need to Know: The problem extends beyond the base itself. Residents of Norfolk have grown extremely concerned about the prospects of sea level rise—and especially of increased flooding. What...
Can This Small Indian Ocean Island Be the Key To Stopping Chinese Hegemony?
The strategic contest between China and the United States has taken an interesting turn. Last week the Pentagon confirmed that three American B-2 Spirit stealth bombers had deployed from Whiteman Air Force...
Diego Garcia Is America’s Next Overseas Challenge
The U.S. Department of Defense is at the horns of a dilemma when it comes to its strategic base at Diego Garcia (DGAR) in the Indian Ocean. Experts in military...
Meet The Pilots Who Surfed B-52 On Top Of The Ocean’s Waves
Here’s What You Need To Remember: The B-52 force has been preparing for that mission for decades. As far back as the late 1970s, bomber crews honed sea-skimming flight profiles...
Breaking Up with Britain: Why Mauritius Wants an Agreement with America
The United States and Mauritius share a clear national interest—preserving the U.S. naval base on Diego Garcia, the largest island of the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. The base...