Britain and Argentina Flare Up over Falklands, 30 Years On

It's been almost 30 years since former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher waged war to retain the Falkland Islands, 300 miles off Argentina. Now Britain's current leaders are accusing Argentina of "colonialism." Britain has sent the destroyer HMS Dauntless to replace a less powerful ship in the South Atlantic, and Price William – second in line to the British throne – has begun his posting in the British territory. Mary Dejevsky is chief editorial writer for The Independent in London.