“Communications (1971–1982)” examines the largely overlooked decade during which the Falkland Islands and Argentina were formally linked by regular air and maritime connections. This unprecedented period brought profound changes to Island life: Argentina built an airfield on the Islands, expanded its presence in Port Stanley, and promoted educational exchanges and tourism. Drawing on a newly uncovered archive, the chapter reconstructs how islanders and Argentines experienced this phase of intensified interaction and how it reshaped public opinion, diplomatic discussions, and the wider political landscape. It follows the shifting attitudes toward cooperation and negotiation across the 1970s, as seen by islanders, Argentines, British and Argentine diplomats, political elites, and the press. While moments of collaboration did emerge, the chapter shows how, by 1982, hardened positions had taken hold on both sides. These entrenched views rendered the original 1971 Communications unsustainable, and its gradual erosion contributed to the escalation that culminated in the Falklands War.