Gotta agree with two of Pr00ne's main points:
- 1982 Falklands war caused by neglect and lack of intelligence (both military and intellectual).
- Invasion much, much harder to do now for a myriad of reasons.
Can't comment on international relations in South America, not my subject area.
Two other points..
Fall of Singapore...primarily military incompetence.
Current vogue for banging on about the vulnerability of the FI...primarily vested interest.