In 2002, I was asked to observe the Gibraltar referendum, where Gibraltarians overwhelmingly voted to remain a UK overseas territory, despite ongoing territorial debates.
The case of the Chagos Islands illustrates the complexities of self-determination, as deported islanders now have a chance to return, albeit amid geopolitical constraints.
Mark Seddon critiques Simon Jenkins' article, highlighting the contradictions within international frameworks on decolonization and self-determination for various displaced peoples.
Historical contexts, such as the treatment of the Chagossians and Falkland Islanders, show Britain's ongoing conflict between military alliances and recognition of self-determination.
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