The Problem with Alliances: Britain and the Falklands | Doug Bandow | Cato Institute: Commentary

The Problem with Alliances: Britain and the Falklands | Doug Bandow | Cato Institute: Commentary: "The appropriate question for Washington is: what does this have to do with the U.S.? Alas, both Argentina and Britain want America's support. And out of London has come the plaintive plea: aren't we allies?

The U.S. has no discernible interest in the controversy. England controls the islands, but that doesn't mean its control is legitimate: Washington's position has been to support British administration, not sovereignty. Obviously, the dispute should be handled peacefully."

"the U.S. should back London when the latter is in the right."