State and Subversion in Southern Europe

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This paper studies the democratic experiences in Spain and Italy as compared to other democracies. Through a comparison of the two countries, it attempts to evaluate whether or not a distinct South European model of democracy can be established. It also deals with the problems of corruption and state subversion and the regional differences within the countries and the challenge of terrorism both countries had to endure.

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"The transformation of Southern Europe in the second half of the Twentieth Century has been one of the most interesting and positive process of democratization of its time. Though it did not occur at the same time in both countries, the experiences of Spain and Italy are remarkable as examples of transition from authoritarian regimes to democracies. During the early 20th Century, one of the main political questions concerning Europe was why its Southern part and especially Italy and Spain were lagging behind its Northern neighbors in terms of political stability and economical development."

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