Jocelyn Chan Low: "The Country Finds Itself Again at a Crossroads"

Historian and political observer Jocelyn Chan Low states that Mauritius is once again "at a crossroads". He argues that the freeze on the legislative process raises questions about the already fragile balance between the 1966 treaty binding the United Kingdom and the United States, and the agreement signed in May 2025 between London and Port-Louis. "Now, we have another legislative issue.

I believe the entire situation is being called into question," he analyzes, noting that the current dynamics place the matter primarily in the hands of London and Washington.

According to Jocelyn Chan Low, this development significantly reduces Mauritius's room for maneuver. "It will now be up to the British and Americans to negotiate," he emphasizes, reminding that even though the UK has recognized Mauritius's sovereignty over the archipelago, the letter sent to Jennifer Chapman has hampered the entire legislative process. "We can lobby, but nothing more," he asserts, highlighting a crucial factor in diplomacy: time. "In diplomacy, one must act quickly, but we have waited too long," he concludes, implying that certain windows of opportunity have not been fully utilized.