The Impact of the Falklands War 1982 on Margaret Thatcher's Politics

Abstract

The Malvinas /Falklands War was fought in 1982 between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the sovereignty of a small group of islands in the South Atlantic. This thesis uses a historical case study approach to excamine the impact of the Flakland War on Margaret Thatcher politics shaping decision during the conduct of war. The history part is focused on the conflict and their development. It exacmines the Falkland War, its causes and consequences. In this study, we have proved that the Falklands victory considered as a successful mean to achieve Thatcher’s objectives. The war had been well used by Margaret Thatcher to regain the public support and to cover her failure in such domestic issues. The Falklands victory had many impacts on Thatcher’s politics. The thesis includes a research which reveals how current British people think about the conflict between Argentina and Great Britain.