I think the legal position of sovereignty (which, if you read the history, is quite complex) is something of a red herring. Both governments have made their position clear, are supported by their respective populace, and are extremely unlikely to be influenced by any legal arguments from outside. The way forward is to find ways for the two countries to work together in whatever areas we can, at both individual and governmental levels. Fitliker highlights one area which might benefit from some international cooperation, and at the individual level we're very lucky to have Marcantilan on the forum, aswell as some people who were there in 1982. They're more than able to discuss the situation without pushing each others buttons, and the rest of us should follow their example.