The __________ Islands are a historical example of the control of small islands causing potentially serious interstate territorial disputes.

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The Falkland Islands, a small territory in the South Atlantic, led to a serious interstate territorial dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982. Argentina claimed sovereignty over the islands, which it called the Malvinas, and invaded them. The UK sent a task force to reclaim the islands, resulting in a brief but intense conflict that ended with the UK regaining control. The dispute over the Falkland Islands remains unresolved, with Argentina still claiming sovereignty.

The __________ Islands Are a Historical Example of the Control