Doesnt Britians Occupation of the Falkland Islands Violate the Monroe Doctrine?

Answer 1

Technically, yes. The Monroe Doctrine was a warning by the USA to European countries that new colonies in the Americas and warfare between colonial countries due to these colonies would not be tolerated, ie, it would be a caucus beli. Britain occupied them in the 1830s (after Monroe's presidency). However, it has been used more as a trip wire to give the US the excuse to act if it felt there was a danger to the nation and it worked quite well as a deterrent.

One also should remember that the USS Lexington destroyed the failing Argentine settlement in the Falklands and the British settled it shortly afterwards. Also, the British were the first to claim the uninhabited islands in the 1600s. Then the French claimed it, then the Spanish, then the Argentines. All tried and failed at settling it until the second British attempt. The people living there now are decendents of the British settlers, practice British law, and speak English.

It appears others interpreted this to mean the Argentinian/British war of a few decades ago. Since the question said "occupation", that didn't cross my mind. In the 80s, the Falklands were invaded by Argentina and since they were a self-governing British territory, it was an attack on Great Britain. The British responded to this and defended the inhabitents there who had no desire to be occupied by Argentina. So in this case, it was not a violation of the Monroe Doctrine.

Answer 2

Supposedly the Falkland Islands was belonging to the British before Argentina invaded the Island. Now if the Island belonged to Argentina(which the Argentinians claim) and the British annex the islands the Monroe doctrine "rule" could be imposed.

I call the Monroe Doctrine a rule and not a law, because there is no legal force to make it a law. It is a Doctrine or belief that if a nation of the Americas is annexed, subject to a non-Americas entity then it would be in the United States interest to oppose such action.

However it was not in The United State's interest to interfere, however the other nations of the Americas saw differently and contributed to Argentina's defense of the Maldives(argentina's name for the Falkland) Islands.

Answer 3

Just to add a few points to the discussion. The Doctrine predates current alliances, such as NATO and as such, has been largely superceded. The Doctrine is not law, nor easily enforced. The Falklands are known to Argentina as the Malvinas, not the Maldives (totally different places) and are a self-governing territory, and are not under British 'occupation.'

Answer 4

Yoo Hoo! The Monroe Doctrine was espoused by President Monroe ...of the United States of America. Britain's got no stake in it!!

Answer 5

Silliest thing I've ever heard all day mister

Answer 6

no