Not Part of the Game? The Anglo-Chilean Alliance of the Falklands War

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Study Background
  • 1.1 Terms and Methods
  • Limitations
  • 1.2 Literature Review
• Chapter 2: Theoretical Considerations
  • 2.1 Materialist and Idealist Theory
  • 2.2 Idealist Theories
  • 2.3 Offensive Realism
  • 2.4 Neo-Marxist Theory
  • Summary
• Chapter 3: Key Events
  • 3.1 The Pacific War
  • 3.2 The Beagle Crisis
• Chapter 4: The Alliance in Perspective

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study examines the Anglo-Chilean alliance during the Falklands War of 1982, challenging the orthodox narrative that focuses solely on Argentina's leadership and Britain's victory. By investigating the alliance, the study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the war's origins and complexities.

• The role of Chile in supporting British military action against Argentina
• The strategic motivations of Argentina's decision to invade the Falklands
• The historical context of Chilean-Argentine relations, including the Pacific War and the Beagle Crisis
• The application of offensive realism and neo-Marxist theory to explain the alliance and the war
• The impact of the Falklands War on British and Chilean society, as well as the downfall of the Argentine military junta

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Abstract: The study challenges the conventional view of the Falklands War, arguing that it was not simply a conflict between Britain and Argentina but also involved a strategic alliance between Britain and Chile.
• Introduction: The introduction provides historical context and outlines the research questions guiding the study. It emphasizes the significance of the Anglo-Chilean alliance in shaping the course of the war.
• Chapter 1: Study Background: This chapter establishes the terms and methods used in the study, discusses the limitations, and reviews relevant literature.
• Chapter 2: Theoretical Considerations: This chapter explores the theoretical frameworks of offensive realism and neo-Marxist theory, arguing for their relevance in analyzing the Anglo-Chilean alliance and the Falklands War.
• Chapter 3: Key Events: This chapter examines key events in Chilean-Argentine relations, focusing on the Pacific War of 1879-1883 and the Beagle Crisis of 1978, highlighting the historical tensions and strategic considerations that shaped the alliance.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of the text include the Anglo-Chilean alliance, Falklands War, offensive realism, neo-Marxist theory, Pacific War, Beagle Crisis, Southern Cone geopolitics, Chilean-Argentine relations, strategic motivations, and the impact of the war on British, Chilean, and Argentine society.