This paper will assess the alleged success of counter-terrorism during the Anni di Piombo in Italy by examining newly available sources with a novel approach. Memoirs recently published by victims...Show moreThis paper will assess the alleged success of counter-terrorism during the Anni di Piombo in Italy by examining newly available sources with a novel approach. Memoirs recently published by victims of terrorism along with other interviews with victims as well as meetings between victims and ex-perpetrators will be examined through the lense of revictimization, a concept borrowed from criminology as well as conflict resolution, to assess if the Italian state can still be considered successful in its counter-terrorism efforts in light of these new sources and new understandings of what constitutes successful counterterrorism. The paper will outline how while pacification was attained many issues persist to this day: lack of justice and truth, victim politicization, and revictimization.Show less
The way in which a group of individuals can develop a collective memory has fascinated scholars for decades and gave birth to different definitions and conceptualisations of memory. From the...Show moreThe way in which a group of individuals can develop a collective memory has fascinated scholars for decades and gave birth to different definitions and conceptualisations of memory. From the studies conducted on memory, one notion stands out for its particular and captivating character: cultural memory, a form of collective memory that embraces ongoing societal and historical changes. Cultural memory has proven to be powerful and influential in various domains of human life. This thesis aims at investigating the influence of cultural memory on the shaping of social movements, a yet little explored field. Through a thorough analysis of two case studies – Germany and Italy – this research will shed light on the ways in which remembering and forgetting past experiences intertwine with the development of social movements.Show less
