Legacy of the Falklands War

Though the South Atlantic has been free of military conflict since 1982, geopolitics now extends to the realm of offshore oil.  Aside from being disastrous in terms of climate change, further oil development could pose a danger to Magellanic Penguins.  Moreover, military conflict has also damaged the environment, threatened wildlife habitat, and contributed to the destruction of tussac grass.  In addition, secret leaked cables indicate the British government isn’t exactly partial to environmentalism in the south Atlantic.

The hamlet of Goose Green outside Stanley was briefly taken by the Argentines, and residents were held captive in a local hall.

Argentine cemetery outside Stanley

British military memorial outside Stanley