Topper wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2019 9:54 am
Are the countries in white, those it has not invaded. Belize (British Honduras) and Guatemala still have an unsettled border dating back to colonial times in both countries. The case appears to be headed to the ICJ for settlement.
Yup. Although their definition of invaded is rather generous. Many of those, eg Finland, I would say were attacked rather than invaded, but still. Sweden is one of very few countries that has not experienced aggression from British soldiers on our soil.
So the colonial back and forth in holding the territory that became British Honduras and late Belize was ignored.
Topper wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2019 9:54 am
Are the countries in white, those it has not invaded. Belize (British Honduras) and Guatemala still have an unsettled border dating back to colonial times in both countries. The case appears to be headed to the ICJ for settlement.
Yup. Although their definition of invaded is rather generous. Many of those, eg Finland, I would say were attacked rather than invaded, but still. Sweden is one of very few countries that has not experienced aggression from British soldiers on our soil.
So the colonial back and forth in holding the territory that became British Honduras and late Belize was ignored.
Possibly. So you’re saying Guatemala should be considered invaded too?
Topper wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2019 9:54 am
Are the countries in white, those it has not invaded. Belize (British Honduras) and Guatemala still have an unsettled border dating back to colonial times in both countries. The case appears to be headed to the ICJ for settlement.
Yup. Although their definition of invaded is rather generous. Many of those, eg Finland, I would say were attacked rather than invaded, but still. Sweden is one of very few countries that has not experienced aggression from British soldiers on our soil.
So the colonial back and forth in holding the territory that became British Honduras and late Belize was ignored.
Possibly. So you’re saying Guatemala should be considered invaded too?
The territory bounced back and forth several times during colonial days. There was a treaty at one time based on the Brits allowing a transport corridor to the Caribbean coast. That corridor has never been created and hence the continued border dispute. The border is rather fluid.