A common space? The Falklands/Malvinas and the new geopolitics of the South Atlantic1

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ID3948287
AuthorsKlaus Dodds (0000-0001-5074-0662, Royal Holloway University of London), Lara Manóvil (0000-0003-2317-820X, Royal Holloway University of London)
Year2001
Volume6
Issue2
Pages99-126
Publication date2001-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueGeopolitics (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1465-0045 • E-ISSN: 1557-3028
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14650040108407719
OpenAlexW2095548206
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited26

This article explores the possibility of developing a more progressive sense of place which recognises the mutual interdependence and interconnection of South America, the Falklands (Malvinas) and the South Atlantic rather than perpetuating exclusive identities and sovereignty. Since the 1982 South Atlantic conflict, there have been considerable improvements in Anglo‐Argentine relations resulting in a decade‐long period of South Atlantic co‐operation and the 14 July 1999 Joint Statement. The difficulties of generating a progressive sense of place in regions where conflict, distrust and bitterness endure remain powerful forces. These endeavours will require all parties to develop a more plural sense of culture, geographical identity and place. The recent public recognition of shared loss by former President Carlos Menem and HRH the Prince of Wales is interpreted as a promising development in the long‐term process of co‐operation and forgiveness. Finally, this investigation considers how political geographers can contribute to these acts of reconciliation and recognition

Aesthetics · Distrust · Economics · Economy · Geopolitics · Plural · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Sovereignty · Cross-Border Cooperation and Integration · Diaspora, migration, transnational identity · Island Studies and Pacific Affairs · Law

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