Europe and Liberal Democracy

In this episode, the final one of our first season, I discuss democratic consolidation in Portugal between 1975 and 1976. Additionally, I talk about the defeat of the Communist Party. I finish up with a discussion of how Europe today is changed by the extraordinary involvement of the EEC in keeping Portugal democratic and how that remains important today. Bibliography: Constitute Project. "Portuga...

In this episode, I begin by discussing the Carnation Revolution itself. Next, I discuss the political dysfunction that comes after the coup. Additionally, I talk about the issue of the colonies for the new Portuguese government, whose main goal was to end colonial wars. Through all of this I mention the huge influence Europe had on Portugal throughout this whole experience. Bibliography: Giniger,...

In this episode, I set the stage for the beginning of the Carnation Revolution. I bring 3 main causes: Diplomatic Repression in Portugal under Salazar with the PIDE War in the Colonies Financial Pressure from the European Economic Community I then talk about the leadup to the coup itself Bibliography: Fishman, Robert M. "What 25 April Was and Why It Mattered." Portuguese Studies 34, no. 1 (2018):...