| ID | 155432 |
| Title Proper | Eurocommunism and the contradictions of superpower Detente |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Heurtebize, Frederic |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article argues that Eurocommunism was an unwanted consequence of détente. By relaxing tensions between the superpowers, détente allayed fears of a communist threat in Western Europe and gave communist parties more leeway to choose a semi-independent course that nearly brought them to power in Italy and France. |
| `In' analytical Note | Diplomatic History Vol. 41, No.4; Sep 2017: p. 747–771 |
| Journal Source | Diplomatic History Vol: 41 No 4 |
| Key Words | France ; Italy ; Communist Parties ; Superpower ; Communist Threat ; Eurocommunism |