For the people living on the Falklands, the question of ownership is deeply tied to identity. They see themselves as Falkland Islanders, mostly of British descent, and want to decide their own future. Their 2013 vote showed overwhelming support for staying British. This local voice is a key factor in the dispute, and the UK supports the islanders’ right to self-determination. Argentina, however, views the islanders as settlers on what they consider Argentine land.