Covert Strategies of Operation Gladio

This chapter explores the historical context of Operation Gladio, detailing NATO's covert initiatives during the Cold War, particularly the military strategies of the U.S. and U.K. in response to asymmetric warfare. It examines the creation of secret operations in Italy and the recruitment of politically loyal civilians for potential insurgency against a Warsaw Pact invasion. The discussion highlights the political and ideological complexities that shaped these strategies and their enduring legacy in the geopolitical landscape of Europe.