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THE ESSENCE OF IDIOSYNCRATIC FACTORS IN INFLUENCING MARGARET THATCHER’S CHARACTERISTICS: THE CASE OF FALKLAND WAR WITH ARGENTINA (1979-1982) By BUNGA ANGGIA PRAMESWARI ID no. 016201000018 A thesis presented to Faculty of International Relations, Communication and Law President University In partial fulfillment of the requirements for Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations Concentration of Diplomacy Studies January 2014 PANEL OF EXAMINER APPROVAL SHEET The panel of examiners declare that the thesis entitled “The Essence of Idiosyncratic Factors in Influencing Margaret Thatcher’s Characteristics: The Case of Falkland War with Argentina from 1979-1982” that was submitted by Bunga Anggia Prameswari majoring in International Relations from the Faculty of International Relations, Law and Communications was assessed and approved to have passed the Oral Examinations on (January 27th 2014) Teuku Rezasyah, Ph.D Chair - Panel of Examiners Nabilla Sabban, S.IP., MA Examiner Prof. Anak Agung Banyu Perwita, Ph.D Thesis Adviser ii DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY I declare that this thesis, entitled “The Essence of Idiosyncratic Factors in Influencing Margaret Thatcher’s Characteristics: The Case of Falkland War with Argentina from 1979-1982 is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, an original piece of work that has not been submitted, either in whole or in part, to another university to obtain a degree. Cikarang, Indonesia, ______________________ _______________________ Bunga Anggia Prameswari iii ABSTRACT Title: The Essence of Idiosyncratic Factors in influencing Margaret Thatcher’s Characteristics: The Case of Falkland War with Argentina (1979-1982) The issue of war has interested being discussed since it has become world’s major problem. Most people feel afraid and worry since its impact not merely affecting an aspect but also some aspects such as economic, politics, state relationship, human living and death. One of the massive wars that has been discussing is between Argentina and United Kingdom, called as Falkland war or Las Malvinas (Spanish language). These islands are separated between East and West part which have potential oil resource. For this case, there is also important message saying that the time when the war happened, United Kingdom was under Margaret Thatcher’s control who just elected to be the first woman prime minister in 1979. Some people might doubt to her, because at that time women still struggling to earn their rights to be more empowered. The purpose of this research is to analyze the idiosyncratic factors of Margaret Thatcher who was give influence to Britain government during the war. This research is significant in providing the information regarding the history of Falkland war, the factors to influence idiosyncratic factors analysis, the concept of the use power, the difference perspective from Argentina and United Kingdom, the efforts to prevent the war and the concept to create decision making. This research takes timeframe from 1979-1982 since the author will explain Margaret Thatcher’s earlier years as prime minister until Falkland war happened in 1982. The author shall analyze the research by qualitative method supporting by some pictures to depict the research for easily understandable. The result of this research proves that idiosyncratic factors are very significant to influence someone in taking decisions. Keywords: Falkland War, Argentina, United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher, Idiosyncratic Factors iv ABSTRAK Isu perang menarik untuk didiskusikan karena hal ini sudah menjadi masalah utama dunia. Banyak masyarakat merasa takut dan khawatir karena dampaknya tidak hanya ke satu aspek tetapi ke banyak aspek seperti ekonomi, politik, hubungan antar negara, kehidupan masyarakat dan kematian manusia. Salah satu perang besar yang pernah dibicarakan adalah antara Argentina dengan Inggris yang disebut sebagai perang Falkland atau Las Malvinas (dalam bahasa Spanyol). Kedua negara tersebut berperang untuk mendapatkan hak atas wilayah tersebut. Untuk kasus ini, terdapat satu pesan khusus bahwa pada saat perang terjadi, Inggris berada di bawah kekuasaan Margaret Thatcher yang terpilih menjadi Perdana Menteri wanita pertama di tahun 1979. Beberapa orang mungkin ragu terhadapnya karena pada saat itu wanita masih berjuang untuk mendapatkan hak mereka untuk lebih diberdayakan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa faktor individu analisis atau idiosyncratic factors dari Margaret Thatcher yang mempengaruhi Inggris pada saat perang terjadi. Penulisan ini bersifat signifikan karena menyajikan informasi berdasarkan sejarah perang Falkland, faktor-faktor untuk mempengaruhi individu analisis, konsep penggunaan kekuatan, perbedaan perspektif dari Argentina dan Inggris, usaha untuk mencegah perang terjadi sampai konsep dalam membuat keputusan. Penelitian ini mengambil jangka waktu dari tahun 1979 sampai 1982 karena penulis akan menjelaskan tahun awal pada saat menjadi Perdana Menteri sampai terjadi perang Falkland. Penulis akan menggunakan metode kualitatif ditambah dengan beberapa analisa dalam bentuk gambar untuk lebih dipahami. Hasil dari penelitian ini akan membuktikan bahwa faktor individu analisis terbukti dalam memepengaruhi seseorang saat mengambil keputusan. Kata kunci: Perang Falkland, Argentina, Inggris, Margaret Thatcher, faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi seorang individu v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Alhamdulillahirabbil’alamin. Finally, I have finished this thesis to make me completed as being a student. This thesis would not finish without prayers, support, assistance and faith. Luckily, I am surrounded by people who always ask when thesis could be submitted, and also they support me a lot that I have never imagined before. Therefore, in this page, I would like to express my gratitude to them. I realize these two pages are not enough to reward all people kindness, but I always pray to God for always giving all good things. I would like thank to God for giving me the greatest blessings to my life. I believe Allah never sleeps to hear wishes and prayers for give me strength through some obstacles to make me better person. I am very blessed. There is no word that can be spelled other than an expression of gratitude to my parents. To my father, Dadang Makmun and my mother, Lily Sulistyawati for your support and prayers in every second given to me, and also to my brother, Aldy Novalino Ramadhan. Thank you for provide some snacks to make me awake every night. Hopefully, I can still make you proud. I also send the gratitude to my whole family who always pray for me. I would like to send gratitude to my super advisor, Mr. Anak Agung Banyu Perwita, who always patient to read my midnight-early morning-email and always guide me to the right direction of writing process. I hope can follow his success. And also send gratitude to Ms. Nabilla Sabban, who always hear my stories about thesis and directed in good way. Then, I would like to show gratitude to others lecturers in International Relations faculty who deserve good education to all students especially: Mr Teuku Rezasyah Ph,D, Alm. H.E. Mr Sulaiman Abdul Manan, and H.E Mr. Makmur Widodo. I also send the gratitude to President University for rector, all lecturers from different majors, and staff for togetherness for 3,5 years which already provided comfortable university and unforgettable memories at dormitory area. vi Special thanks to all IR family from batch 2009-2013 for sharing love, laugh, care, events, and stories which can make closer to our relationship. I would like to thank for all IR friends batch 2010 especially for having gossip together: Atin, Manda, Raiza, Patricia, Monde, Denisa, Brimoresa, Andre, Muda, Salim, Kai, Meydi, Ayu Shofa, Zay and Odis. Thank you for PUMUN family, AIESEC PresUniv and Charity Club for our togetherness. I also would like to send thanks for Dwini, Ira, Astien, Saras, Natasia, Ika, Zerlyn, and Vanya who always share stories. To my friends who always have time to hang out such as Annisa, Rizky, Ridha, and Eilsa. To Rhiza Adiprabowo, thank you for always cheer me up. Last but not least, I would like to express gratitude to my previous internship place which taught me many unforgettable experiences: The Centre for Education and Training of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia especially at Senior Diplomatic Course Unit and United Nations Development Program especially at Procurement Unit. Cikarang, 19 January 2014 Bunga Anggia Prameswari vii TABLE OF CONTENT PANEL OF EXAMINER ........................................................................................ ii APPROVAL SHEET .............................................................................................. ii DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY .................................................................. iii ABSTRACT ........................................................................................................... iv ABSTRAK .............................................................................................................. v ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..................................................................................... vi TABLE OF CONTENT ....................................................................................... viii LIST OF PICTURES .............................................................................................. x LIST OF ACRONYMS ........................................................................................ xii CHAPTER 1 ..........................................................................................................