First published in 1985, The Falklands War was the first comprehensive work of its kind.
The book brings together a wealth of work by scholars and practitioners in the fields of diplomacy, military affairs, and international politics and law. It provides a comprehensive and objective overview of the Falklands War and the underlying crisis that continued following it.
This volume is a detailed study suitable for anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of the Falklands War.
Notes on Contributors, Preface, 1. The Falklands War: Intersection of Strategy, Diplomacy, and International Law, Part One: The Challenges to International Law, 2. Historical and Legal Background of the Falkland/Malvinas Dispute, 3. The Strategic Role of Legal Principles, 4. Philosophical and Legal Dimensions of the Use of Force in the Falklands War, 5. The Falklands War and the Failure of the International Legal Order, 6. The Falklands Crisis and the Laws of War, Part Two: The Challenges to Diplomacy, 7. Anglo-Argentine Diplomacy and the Falklands Crisis, 8. American Diplomacy and the Haig Mission: An Insider's Perspective, 9. UN Efforts at Settlement of the Falkland Islands Crisis, 10. The OAS and the Inter-American System: History, Law, and Diplomacy, Part Three: Looking to the Future: Strategic, Military, and Political Implications, 11. The South Atlantic Conflict: Strategic, Military, and Technological Lessons, 12. Anglo-Argentine Rivalry after the Falklands: On the Road to Antarctica?, 13. The Falkland Islands Crisis and the Management of Boundary Disputes, 14. Trusteeship for the Falklands under Joint U.K.-U.S.Administration: A Proposal, 15. Lessons for the Future, Index
Alberto R. Coll and Anthony C. Arend
