Lucrezia Piterà
Cooperation between Germany and Italy in the fight against terrorism and organized political violence in historical perspective 1960-1980
The project aims to understand and explain the cooperation between Italy and West Germany in addressing political violence and terrorism from a historical perspective, from 1960 to 1980. It considers how the institutions, particularly the ministries of the interior of both countries, perceived, defined, and shaped the concept of terrorism by analyzing its development within legal, political, and security contexts. The study then examines bilateral discussions and new cooperation efforts, focusing on "social revolutionary terrorism." Special attention is given to militant groups such as the Red Brigades and the Red Army Faction, emphasizing cross-border interactions and shared security concerns. A key part of the research looks at the South Tyrol issue, seen as a source of political tension in Italian–German relations, and how it influenced diplomatic exchanges and led to new forms of political and law enforcement cooperation. Understanding the historical trajectory of this bilateral cooperation will help provide better insight into the current limits and potential of German-Italian cooperation within the European framework.
Interessi di ricerca
Italian foreign policy; Italian-German relations; Political violence; Judicial and law enforcement cooperation; Counter-terrorism;