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==Conclusion==
Gladio’s activities surfaced in 1981 when a police raid on Gelli’s villa uncovered P2’s membership list, revealing its infiltration of Italy’s elite. Andreotti’s 1990 parliamentary admission confirmed Gladio’s existence, claiming it was a defensive NATO operation, but Casson’s investigations exposed its terrorist role. The violence, contributing to over 2,000 deaths, eroded public trust in institutions. Trials in the 1990s convicted some neo-fascists, but Gelli and others received lenient sentences. Declassification efforts, including those under Prime Minister Mario Draghi in 2021, continue to uncover Gladio’s scope, though many details remain obscured. Gladio’s legacy during the Years of Lead highlights a dark chapter of state-sponsored terrorism, where covert networks undermined Italian democracy under the guise of anti-communism, leaving a profound impact on the nation’s political psyche.