Why are Falklands so important?

The Islands were mostly used as a refuge for whalers and other shipping in the chilly waters of the South Atlantic Ocean. Until the British turned up, and the Islands became a very useful outpost in the growing British Empire.

Can a British citizen move to the Falklands?

British nationals do not need a visa to enter the Falkland Islands, but you may need a visa to transit Chile, Brazil, or Argentina. Visitors are prohibited from taking paid employment without a work permit. Work permits can only be applied for outside of the Falkland Islands.

Is the Falklands a strategic?

The Falkland Islands have long been considered a ‘strategic gateway’ both to the Antarctic and the South Atlantic and South Pacific Oceans,14. This was particularly striking in the academic literature following the 1982 South Atlantic conflict.

Does Argentina have a claim on the Falklands?

Argentina continues to claim the Falklands as its territory and this hasn’t changed under Macri, who stands for reelection in 2019. But a military confrontation is even more unlikely, not that it was likely or politically feasible a few years ago.

Is a second Falklands War brewing in Argentina?

Argentina: A Second Falklands Brewing? The Falklands are once more set to be the centre of a dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom if Argentina does not recover from its economic woes. Fears of possible new tensions rise with a president that is seeking to divert attention and use the Falklands to refocus the Argentine mindset.

Why are the Falkland Islands at the centre of international disputes?

The Falkland Islands, a long standing source of historical tensionsbetween Argentina and the international community, are once again poised to be the centre of disputes, owing to Argentina’s growing economic troubles.

Why did Argentina invade the United Kingdom in 1982?

To defend its air space, of course. But also, perhaps one day, to challenge Britain for control of the Falklands, which Argentina invaded then lost during the 1982 war.