India's Engagement with Mauritius amid the New Maritime Geopolitics
Megatrends Policy Brief 44, 11.12.2025, 8 Pagesdoi:10.18449/2025MTA-PB44
India’s growing footprint in the Indian Ocean is reshaping the partnership with Mauritius. This policy brief explores how Mauritius can balance deepening ties with India while safeguarding strategic autonomy amid rising regional competition.

Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam and President Dharam Gokhool present India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the highest national award of Mauritius, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, during Mauritius' 57th National Day celebrations, on March 12, 2025 in Port Louis, Mauritius.
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