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Falkland Islands Peru

Relationship assessment

Peru supports Argentina’s sovereignty claim; the Falkland Islands’ foreign affairs are handled by the United Kingdom.

Falkland Islands toward Peru

Not assessed

The Falkland Islands are a British Overseas Territory, and their foreign affairs are handled by the United Kingdom; the islands do not conduct an independent foreign policy toward Peru.

Peru toward Falkland Islands

-20

Peru supports Argentina’s claim to sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, a position that conflicts with the islands’ status as a British Overseas Territory.

Overall relationship

Not assessed
How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

The Falkland Islands are a British Overseas Territory, and foreign affairs are handled by the United Kingdom rather than an independent Falkland Islands government. Peru has supported Argentina’s claim to the islands’ sovereignty, creating a disagreement with the islands’ status and political position. Information about direct government cooperation between Peru and the Falkland Islands is limited.

Areas of tension

Major uncertainties

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