History repeating itself. When the Roman Empire’s problems became insurmountable at home, they abandoned their reach in the British Isles. There was some semblance of order for a generation or so. In the 4th century AD there was total collapse and Britain was over-run by Germanic and other invaders. Now Britain can’t defend anything because first it has to defend itself, if they do.
Argentina’s navy is feeling lucky these days too
This exactly the type of mission cruisers were designed for. Independent cost effective force projection.
But do we know what is beneath the water? The crew of the General Belgrano found out. The hard way.
***since British troops invaded the islands in 1982. ***
Say what? In a British publication!
Britain has controlled the Falklands since before 1833!
Argentina invaded in 1982, requiring a British expedition to recapture the isles.
Hey Emily ... here is a little advice for you and the occupants of the Falklands ...
“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”
War for oil. It happens to the best of nations.
Not to mention that just last week the UN gave the waters surrounding the Falklands to Argentina as an exclusion zone.
Not mentioned is that, although there’s a naval gap, there’s now a permanent garrison of 1200 Royal Marines and other troops, a squadron of Typhoons, a modern airbase, plenty of gound-to-air missiles etc....none of which were there in 1982.
Somehow, I cannot see Obozo giving Dave the kind of support that Ronnie gave Maggie.
Other than defending territorial claims, what is the reason to want the Falklands, is it a prize, natural resources?
Why does Emily Thorneberry care? Her party would just hand it over to the Argued without a fight if Comrade Corbyn became leader.