Argentina has always been full of entanglements and aspirations over the question of the ownership of the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands. The newly inaugurated Argentine ** Millet is not satisfied with achievements only in the economic sphere, but wants to make more changes. After New Year's Day, he proposed a dialogue with Britain in the hope of starting negotiations on the ownership of the Falklands. The outcome of direct talks with Britain was less encouraging, so Milley hoped that the United States would come forward to help resolve the Falklands dispute. However, Milley's plea did not impress the White House, as the United States valued Britain far more than Argentina. Under the interweaving of geopolitics, alliances, and other factors, it is unlikely that the United States will intervene in the Falklands dispute. Therefore, Argentina must resolve its territorial disputes on its own and cannot hope for the intervention of external forces.
The question between Argentina and the United Kingdom concerning the ownership of the Malvinas (Falkland Islands) dates back to ancient times. The dispute was not short-lived, but a long-term entanglement that lasted for many years. In the past, the two countries even engaged in military conflicts because of this, but in the end the Malvinas Islands remained under the de facto control of the United Kingdom.
In April 1982, the then Argentine ** Galtieri ordered the Argentine army to send troops and occupy the Malvinas Islands. However, the British did not sit idly by and immediately launched a counterattack and succeeded in retaking the Falklands. Since then, Britain has become the de facto controller of the Malvinas Islands.
In the current situation, Argentina does not have the strength to recover the Falklands by military means. As a result, Milley had to seek direct dialogue with the United Kingdom, or request the assistance of a third party to resolve the dispute over the ownership of the Falklands.
The Falklands dispute has long been more than a simple territorial dispute, but an intertwined entanglement of the two countries' histories and national identities. The question of the ownership of the Malvinas Islands is not only a struggle for resources and maritime rights, but also a symbol of national memory and national honor between the two countries. Argentina's view is based on its historical and geocultural interpretations of the Falklands as its inherent territory, while Britain asserts legitimate control over the islands through its own colonial rule and interpretation of international law.
Historically, Argentina has repeatedly sought to resolve the Falklands issue through peaceful negotiations, but Britain has always insisted that the Falklands belong to its own position. Argentina's proposal once again highlights its concern about the Falklands issue and expresses the Argentine people's unyielding pursuit of national sovereignty. However, based on the realities of the situation, Milley also had to consider the support of other countries while seeking dialogue.
During the election campaign, Milley promised to retake the Falklands from the British. Now, he has finally become a ** and has the opportunity to implement his plan. In addition to hoping to resolve the dispute through dialogue with Britain, Milley also hopes to learn from China, learn from China's experience in recovering Hong Kong from Britain, and use a similar method to resolve the Falklands issue.
Milley pinned his hopes on US involvement, believing that the United States and Britain were close allies, and that American mediation would be the most appropriate and likely to succeed. He submitted a "letter of surrender" to the United States, hoping that the United States would come forward to assist Argentina in its quest for the Falklands. However, Milley's expectations may be disappointed, as the United States' relationship with Britain far exceeds its ties to Argentina.
Milley's expectation was far-sighted. He hopes to learn from the way China and Britain have resolved the Hong Kong issue, so as to seek a breakthrough on the Falklands issue. However, China's historical background and international relations with the United Kingdom are not entirely applicable to the situation in Argentina. Nonetheless, Milley's approach shows his willingness to find innovation and pluralism in resolving the Falklands issue.
Milley sees the United States as the most likely mediator to succeed in brokering, as the United States and Britain are historically widely recognized as close allies. Milley hoped that through the influence of the United States, Britain would reconsider the ownership of the Falklands. He submitted a "petition of nomination" to the United States, hoping to get the support and coordination of the United States. However, Milley's expectations may not be fulfilled in the current geopolitical context.
Although Milley's "letter of nomination" to the United States cannot be completely ignored, it is very likely that the United States will not take the initiative to intervene on the Falklands issue.
First of all, Argentina's refusal to join the BRICS may not be able to shake the impact of the expansion of the BRICS, and other countries will continue to apply for the BRICS. Second, in the eyes of the United States, the Falklands issue is much less important than the US-British alliance. The United States sees Britain as a key ally in its global strategy, and its actual value to the United States is much greater than that of Argentina. Therefore, it is unlikely that the United States will intervene in the Falklands dispute on issues other than the United Kingdom, even if Milley submits a "petition".
In addition, this is the first year of the United States, and whether it is the incumbent** Biden or other candidates, the first priority they face is to campaign, and other matters are temporarily put on hold. At the same time, the United States also has more pressing geopolitical challenges in other areas, such as countering Russia and strategic counterbalance against China. Against this backdrop, the United States is unlikely to intervene in the Falklands issue in the near future in order to avoid conflict and interference.
Milley's expectations are likely to fail to impress the White House, as the United States has more urgent tasks and priorities in the current political and geopolitical environment. In addition, it is unlikely that the United States will sacrifice relations with Great Britain in favor of Argentina. The U.S.-Britain alliance has close cooperation in the military, intelligence, and economic fields, which makes Britain's value in the eyes of the United States even more important.
While Milley may expect the United States to play an active role in the Falklands dispute, in the current environment, the United States prefers to remain neutral and avoid intervening in issues that could lead to conflict. In addition, in the first year, the United States has prioritized domestic politics and elections, and other international affairs have been relatively relegated. Therefore, it is likely that Milley's request will not be able to receive support and assistance from the United States for the time being.
Since taking office, Argentine Milley has actively sought ways to resolve the issue of the ownership of the Malvinas (Falkland Islands). He not only hopes for direct dialogue with Britain, but also hopes to be able to get support and assistance from the United States. However, due to a combination of factors, including geopolitics, alliances, and more, it is unlikely that the United States will intervene in the Falklands dispute. Therefore, Argentina must resolve its territorial disputes on its own and cannot hope for the intervention of external forces.