A simple solution, perhaps?
a. The Falklands are supposedly oil rich
b. Everyone wants to be 'mates' with the oil rich.
So, therefore, the FI become a sovereign, independent state in their own right (perhaps join the Commonwealth). They then join the UN and sign treaty's with all and sundry to come to their aid (really the oil's aid) if they are attacked/invaded.
After all, look what happened when a small, independent, oil rich country (Kuwait) was invaded by it's neighbour.
Last edited by taxydual; 18th Feb 2010 at 09:04.
Reason: I spelt country wrong. Doh...