The ban on FI flagged ships is largely symbolic, reports of egg shortages on the BBC not withstanding. Brazil, Uruguay and Chile have all stated that if the ships fly another flag they can put in anywhere. That's not bullying, it's regional politics, like giving a sweet to a recalcitrant child for a little peace and quiet. Even Paraguay won't allow FI flagged ships to dock there.......
Well, I take a different view. Re-flagging de-legitimises the Falkands as a discreet entity. It is much more than symbolic. Folding at the first little pressure is bound to cause more problems.
Plus... if you've ever raised a child you ought to know that buying 'good' behaviour with sweets might buy you a *little* peace and quiet ... but only in the short term. Pretty soon they figure out that misbehaviour is the way to get what they want, and you have a kid the throws a tantrum if they don't get what they want immediately they demand it.
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