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
