The Italian Far Right from 1945 to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Italian Far Right from 1945 to the Russia–Ukraine Conflict explores the ideology, movements, and activism of the extreme right and neo-fascists in Italy, highlighting the recent victory of the 'post-fascist party Fratelli dItalia and its leader Giorgia Meloni. It debunks the myth of a unified postwar fascist movement and examines the complex battles within the extreme right and with their opponents from the left, and the authorities. The analysis is contextualized in the present day by looking at the different perspectives of the Italian far right on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Format: Hardback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Italian Far Right from 1945 to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict offers a comprehensive examination of the postwar parliamentary and extra-parliamentary far-right movements in Italy. This insightful book delves into the ideology, movements, and activism of extreme right and neo-fascist groups, shedding light on their significance in contemporary Italian politics. The recent electoral success of the 'post-fascist party Fratelli d'Italia and its leader Giorgia Meloni underscores the importance of such research. The book explores the reasons behind some of these movements' involvement in the CIA-backed 'Strategy of Tension' during the Cold War, which involved terrorist actions aimed at keeping Italy in NATO and preventing the rise of the Communist Party. It also debunks the myth of a unified postwar fascist movement in Italy, instead uncovering the complex battles within the extreme right and their opponents from the left, as well as the authorities. This study is crucial in clarifying the history and ideological dynamics of a political area that often remains shrouded in mystery and whose geopolitical role is often underestimated. By contextualizing the analysis in the present day, the book examines the diverse perspectives of the Italian far right on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, providing valuable insights into their views and beliefs. This book will appeal to scholars of political history, the Cold War, and Italian history and politics, offering a comprehensive and insightful examination of this critical period.

Weight: 700g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032566818