GIBRALTAR Britains Unsolvable Dispute

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In this video, we delve into the ongoing territorial dispute over Gibraltar between Britain and Spain. After years of negotiations, both sides are close to a deal addressing issues stemming from the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (Brexit). However, this agreement won’t end the 300-year-old sovereignty conflict over this strategically vital region. • Gibraltar, a small yet significant rocky peninsula at the southern tip of Spain, has been under British control since the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. Its strategic position overseeing the Mediterranean makes it crucial for both military and trade purposes. However, post-Brexit, Gibraltar faces new challenges, particularly regarding border controls and economic relations with the EU. While a potential agreement could ease daily operations, fundamental differences remain unresolved. Britain upholds the principle of self-determination, emphasising that any status change must be approved by Gibraltar's residents, who favour British rule. Conversely, Spain maintains its historical claim to the territory, advocating for joint sovereignty—a proposal the Gibraltarians reject. This video explores the intricate history, current negotiations, and future prospects of the Gibraltar issue. Join us as we analyse this longstanding international conflict and its implications for global diplomacy. • MY LATEST BOOK! • Secession and State Creation: What Everyone Needs to Know • Oxford University Press https://global.oup.com/academic/produ... • Amazon https://amzn.to/2MPY3W2 • Audiobooks.com https://www.audiobooks.co.uk/audioboo... • SUPPORT THE CHANNEL • Hello and welcome! My name is James Ker-Lindsay, and here I take an informed look at International Relations, conflict, security, and statehood. If you like what you see, please subscribe. Even better, perhaps consider becoming a Channel Member or supporting the Channel through Patreon. Thank you! • SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE • http://www.youtube.com/c/JamesKerLind... • BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER • / jameskerlindsay • JOIN MY PATREON PAGE • / jameskerlindsay • VIDEO CHAPTERS • 00:00 Introduction and Titles • 00:43 Gibraltar and Long-Standing Disputes in International Relations • 01:44 Gibraltar: History and Location • 02:17 A Short History of Gibraltar • 04:34 Gibraltar under British Rule • 06:00 Gibraltar and Decolonisation • 07:33 Gibraltar and Anglo-Spanish Relations, 1975-2016 • 12:24 A Final Agreement on Gibraltar? • SOURCES AND FURTHER READING • Government of Gibraltar • https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi • Parliament of Gibraltar • https://www.parliament.gi • British Foreign and Commonwealth Office • https://www.gov.uk/government/organis... • Gibraltar | Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs • https://www.exteriores.gob.es/en/Poli... • HM Government of Gibraltar | YouTube Channel / @gibraltargov • Gibraltar Parliament | YouTube Channel • / @officialparliamentgi • Article X | Treaty of Utrechthttps://www.gibnet.com/texts/utrecht.htm • Lisbon Statement (1980) and Brussels Declaration (1984) • https://publications.parliament.uk/pa... • EQUIPMENT USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO • https://kit.co/JamesKerLindsay • MAP CONTENT • https://www.themaparchive.com • DISCLAIMERS • The contents of this video and any views expressed in it were not reviewed in advance nor determined by any outside persons or organisation. • Some of the links above are affiliate links. These pay a small commission if you make a purchase. This helps to support the channel and will be at no additional cost to you. • #Gibraltar #Spain #UK

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