From ethnic exclusion to terrorism? The case of radical Basque nationalism. Issue 3 (2nd September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: López Romo, Raúl; Fernández Soldevilla, Gaizka
• Is Part Of: Journal of Iberian and Latin American studies. Volume 24:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 443
• Page End: 459
• Publication Date: 2018-09-02
• Subjects: Basque Country -- Basque nationalism -- ethnic politics -- terrorism -- alterity; Spanish literature -- History and criticism -- Periodicals; Portuguese literature -- History and criticism -- Periodicals; Latin American literature -- History and criticism -- Periodicals; Civilization, Hispanic -- Periodicals; Portugal -- Civilization -- Periodicals; Spain -- Periodicals; Portugal -- Periodicals; Latin America -- Periodicals; 306.0946
• DOI: 10.1080/14701847.2018.1531218
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1470-1847

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article reflects upon the beginnings and development of radical Basque nationalism in light of its ethnic exclusion criteria. We argue that the existence of a tradition of "strong" alterity does not necessarily lead to the appearance of tendencies favoring the use of violence to confront the other. Without rejecting the importance of a discourse of hate proceeding from the past, such tendencies are due more to a combination of the historical context and individual and group decisions. It is important to bear this in mind to underscore the responsibilities of those who were not satisfied with constructing the image of a despicable enemy, but instead decided to employ violence to solve the problem that the latter might cause.