# Unrest in the Falklands

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Podcast: [The Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-story-7774740)
Published: 2026-05-26T00:01:00+00:00
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A leaked Pentagon memo suggesting the US could withdraw support for British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands has thrust the remote territory back into the global spotlight. The controversy revived memories of war in 1982, when the Argentinian junta attempted to assert their own claim to the islands. The scars of that conflict are still deeply felt – so could US statements renew fears of invasion? And what is life like for islanders today? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Matthew Campbell, foreign features editor, The Times and Sunday Times.Host: Luke Jones.Producers: Julia Webster and Sophie McNulty.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: The Falkland Islands are richer than Britain, but anxiety’s in the air Further listening: Why Svalbard could be in Putin’s sights Clips: Sky News, C5N, BBC.Photo: Sunday Times photographer Jack Hill.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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