This book examines the diverse aspects of what may be considered Italy's "special relationship" with east central Europe. It also examines the multifaceted dimensions of what has been in many ways a unique relationship in contemporary Europe.
1. Italy and East Central Europe: The Legacy of History 2. East Central Europe in Post-World War I Italian Diplomacy 3. East Central Europe and the Italian Communist Party 4. Italy and Ethnic Strife in Central and Southeastern Europe 5. Italy, East Central Europe, and the European Union 6. Italy and East Central Europe: The Perspective of 1992