The Origins of Mercosur

1. Introduction
Gian Luca Gardini

Part I. Diplomatic Investigations and Historical Analysis

2. Argentine-Brazilian Relations in Historical Perspective: From Ambivalence to Solidarity
Gian Luca Gardini

3. The Genesis of the Argentine-Brazilian Bilateral Integration (1983–1986)
Gian Luca Gardini

4. The Genesis of Mercosur (1986–1991)
Gian Luca Gardini

Part II. Political Investigations and Theoretical Analysis

5. Domestic Institutional Setting and Regionalization
Gian Luca Gardini

6. Government-Business Relations in the Construction of Mercosur
Gian Luca Gardini

7. Democracy as a Foundational Idea of Integration
Gian Luca Gardini

8. Conclusion
Gian Luca Gardini

9. Epilogue
Gian Luca Gardini

Nyckelord: Political Science and International Relations, Latin American Politics, Political History, Public Policy, Latin American Culture, Political Science, Democracy