Date of Award
4-2-2025
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Department
History & Political Science
First Advisor
Sonia Badenas
Second Advisor
Gary Wood
Abstract
This research investigates the Malvinas (Falklands) issue within contemporary Argentinian political discourse, focusing on the rhetoric of Javier Milei, the recently elected president. Known for his populist and provocative style, Milei has surprisingly adopted a more moderate approach to the Malvinas, raising questions about how this aligns with his broader political agenda.
This study analyzes public statements from Milei from the presidential campaign to the present, analyzing them in the context of Argentinian politics and his political ideology. Javier Milei reframes Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Malvinas by shifting public frustration away from the territorial dispute and toward criticism of a corrupt political “caste.” Through historical references, he constructs a vision of sovereignty aligned with the West and rooted in military strength. Through close textual and thematic analysis, this project seeks to shed light on Milei’s ideological stance and its implications for Argentina’s domestic and foreign policy.
Recommended Citation
McCain, Reagan, "The Significance of the Malvinas Issue in the Politics of President Javier Milei" (2025). Honors Theses. 305.
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/honors/305
Subject Area
Argentina--Politics and government--2002- ; Milei, Javier Gerardo; Falkland Islands War, 1982
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