Foreword
It’s been 25 years since the United Kingdom and the ArgentineRepublic went to war in the SouthAtlantic over control of the Falkland Islands.More than 900 people died in the Falklands War, including 655 Argentines, 255British troops, and three Falkland Islanders. The British lost six ships and 34aircraft, while Argentinalost four ships, a submarine, and 99 aircraft. Since that time, there has beenslow progress toward reconciliation, but bitter feelings remain. Last June, the United Nations Special Committee onDecolonization (known informally as the Committee of 24 for the original numberof its members) once again took up the issue of who should…
