Several countries have disputed Falklands ownership since first recorded landfall in17th century . Islands have been coveted as strategic shipping stopover and potential wellspring of resources . Argentina and Britain fought over the islands in 1982 . It also gave its Cold War ally a strategic edge by supplying potent Sidewinder missiles to counter Argentina 's Exocets . Score: 6
Several countries have disputed Falklands ownership since first recorded landfall in17th century . Islands have been coveted as strategic shipping stopover and potential wellspring of resources . Argentina and Britain fought over the islands in 1982 . Score: 6