Today: May 29, 2026

Op-Ed - Page 113

Albert Rakipi, PhD. Chairman at AIIS

Strategic Italy: Where Is Albania?

by Albert Rakipi, Ph.D. In April 2026, Fincantieri, one of Italy’s foremost industrial and defense champions, signed an agreement with the Albanian company KAYO to produce vessels at the Pashaliman shipyard. Prime
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Albania’s Recurrent Gasification Mirage

Before Albania can have gasification, it will need to have a functioning economy, a population wealthy enough to afford the costs of central heating and cooling, schools, kindergartens and nurseries equipped with
3 weeks ago
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Kosovo, struggle for democracy

Timothy Kenny writes for Tirana Times PRISTINA, Kosovo – What to do about this dusty Balkan backwater is a problem that’s nearing the end of its diplomatic rope in European talks. Kosovo
19 years ago
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Kosova After Final Status

By Janusz Bugajski As the moment of truth approaches for Kosova, it is time to look at the impact that international decisions will have for the future of the Balkans. In sum,
19 years ago
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A clear EU perspective for the Balkans

By Olli Rehn I am glad to discuss the Western Balkans in this highly qualified company and here in Rome. Italy is a strong supporter of the EU’s enlargement policy and a
19 years ago
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Keeping alive the EU perspective

By Albert Rakipi There are at least two reasons which require a serious reassessment of the EU perspective as it is understood from the Western Balkans and from Brussels. First, with the
19 years ago
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2007: A Year of Promise and Peril

By Janusz Bugajski A year of major international decisions is fast approaching. U.S. policies during 2007 will determine the long-term security of several crisis regions. The status of Kosova is the most
19 years ago
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The Appropriation of the Albanian Model

By Adrian Klosi Perhaps very few people have heard of the small rural settlement in the North of The Netherlands known as Makkinga, but there is every chance we will be hearing
19 years ago
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The Future of U.S Foreign Policy

By Janusz Bugajski Foreign policy has become a vital issue in American politics as candidates begin to line up for the 2008 presidential elections. With the death toll mounting among U.S. troops
19 years ago
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