• MAPPING REGIONAL CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS/NETWORKS AS MEANS OF REGIONAL COOPERATION IN RECONCILIATION: THE CASE OF WESTERN BALKANS 

  Buçiqi, Iris (I. Buçiqi, 2024-02-29)

  Based on the context of the armed conflicts in the 1990s and persistent post-conflictual issues among the Western Balkans, this study focuses on the involvement of regional civil society organizations and/or networks ...
• The Philosophy and Rhetoric of Politics: From Idea to Identity and Remaining Challenges. 

  Daka, Eni (E.Daka, 2023-07-07)

  This thesis presents a comprehensive exploration of the intricate dynamics at the intersection of political philosophy, statehood, voting behavior, and global challenges in contemporary politics. The central question is ...
• FACT-CHECKING MEDIA 

  Picari, Françeska (F. Picari, 2023-07-06)

  The media has long been considered as one of the pillars of democracy, because it has a first-rate significance in informing and engaging the citizens, however the most important problems are being supplied inside the ...
• THE ROLE OF REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN CONFLICT SETTINGS: A COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROLE OF OAS, ASEAN, SAARC, AU, EU, PIF 

  Metaj, Erida (E. Metaj, 2023-07-04)

  After the process of de-colonization and the end of the Cold War there was a shift in the international arena as the states were provided with more autonomy. Such changes were followed by the increased role of regional ...
• THE LEGACY OF ALBANIAN COMMUNIST-ERA MOVIES: THEIR ROLE IN SHAPING POST-COMMUNIST PERCEPTIONS OF THE REGIME 

  Begvarfaj, Enxhi (E. Begvarfaj, 2023-07-05)

  Cinema in general has proven to be quite a useful tool in generating emotional responses to certain topics and events and in shaping people’s perceptions and understanding of history and political regimes. As a result, it ...
• MEDIATING CONFLICTS IN EUROPE AND BEYOND: THE ROLE OF THE EU 

  Shabani, Xhoiseit (Xh. Shabani, 2023-07-03)

  Even though the European Union (EU) can be described as a "peacemaker in the international arena," there is still work to be done in the field of meditation. Consequently, this study investigates the EU's function as a ...
• BERLIN PROCESSAND OPEN BALKANS INITIATIVE, IMPACT ON THE ALBANIAN INTEGRATION IN EUROPEAN UNION 

  Tare, Luisa (L. Tare, 2023-07-05)

  In today's interdependent and increasingly interconnected world, collaboration across regions has become crucial, especially for developing nations. Numerous regional attempts have been made to close the vast gap between ...
• GEOGRAPHICAL GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. THE CASE OF ALBANIA 

  Tirana, Endi (E. Tirana, 2023-07-06)

  Violence because of gender is a global issue preventing social progress, equality, and human rights. Understanding geographical trends of gender-based violence is critical for developing effective prevention and intervention ...
• THE INFLUENCE OF RUSSIA IN THE WESTERN BALKANS:THE CASE OF KOSOVO AFTER INDEPENDENCE 

  Prenga, Ersilda (E. Prenga, 2023-04-12)

  Western Balkan is an important region for Russia in addressing itself as the main player and increasing its influence and power over the states of this region.Russia’s view on Western Balkan is also related with competing ...
• HOW THE DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT IN ALBANIA HAS AFFECTED, THE RULE OF LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM 2013 TO 2021, AND HOW ALBANIAN CITIZENS PERCEIVE THE CHANGES? 

  Ngresi, Endri (E. Ngresi, 2023-04-12)

  Living in a new Democratic regime, most of us, we, the people who live in Western Balkan country like Albania, we may wonder: Does democracy enhance the quality of our everyday life? Numerous researchers have accepted that ...
• THE RISE OF CHINESE INFLUENCE IN ALBANIA: THE POLITICAL MATURATION OF ALBANIA WHEN DEALING WITH ITS HISTORICAL ALLY 

  Çobani, Jon (J.Çobani, 2023-04-12)

  When we first started this research, I noticed that there were a significant number of studies focused entirely on China’s Belt and Road Initiative in the African continent and reshaping African politics, yet very few is ...
• AN OVERVIEW OF ALBANIA’S ELECTORAL PR SYSTEM AND ITS OUTCOMES DURING THE PROCESS OF 2021 

  Lika, Kristian (K. Lika, 2021-07)

  This thesis is focused to give an introduction on how the implementation of the electoral proportional system adopted in 2009 in the Republic of Albania, with the support of the EU delegation, is to implement in practice ...
• HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE WESTERN BALKANS: IS THERE A NEED FOR A REGIONAL RESPONSE? 

  Kruetani, Anda (A. Kruetani, 2022-07-15)

  Trafficking in human beings is one of the most persistent forms of crime, as well as one of the most strongly damaging to the entirety of human rights. It, by nature, often involves the crossing of borders and, as such, ...
• ALBANIA’S DEMOCRATIZATION PROGRESS FROM A POLITICAL CULTURE APPROACH 

  Mullaymeri, Sadije (S. Mullaymeri, 2022-07-12)

  This study has a modest contribution in the discourse of democratization process for the post-communist countries from a perspective of political culture. Through the empirical analyses and findings in this research, I ...
• THE WESTERN BALKANS’ SECURITY DILEMMA AND THE IMPACT OF THE RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE 

  Pano, Kristian (K. Pano, 2022-07-07)

  Due to Serbia's positive connections with Russia, the Western Balkan region is experiencing greater unease as a result of the just starting conflict in Ukraine and the Russian invasion. Therefore, the purpose of this paper ...
• Judicial Reform in AlbaniaChallenges and Opportunities Toward the EU 

  Kojku, Ersida (Epoka University, 2016-06-17)

  This study examines the judicial system in Albania in accordance with the EU standards, and its challenges, mainly corruption as an issue of political character and the necessity to implement a new draft reform in judicial ...
• Public Policy of Higher Education System in Albania: Quality Versus Quantity 

  Kaleci, Lindjana (Epoka University, 2016-06-17)

  This study refers to Albanian Higher Educational System. In this context the study shows the will of having a qualitative Educational System, by applying the main principle of fairness, technology and transparency of both ...
• Limited Efficency of Civil Society during the Democratization Process of Albania 

  Hoxha, Gilda (Epoka University, 2015-09)

  The present analysis is part of research on Albanian society after 1990 and their implications for democratic governance. This paper aims to identify the role of civil society on democratization process in Albania case. ...
• Waste Management in Albania: Cërrik and Lezha Cases 

  Bora, Altin (Epoka University, 2015-07)

  Waste management in Albania has become an important issue after the collapse of communist regime in 1991. Since then, there has been movement of the population toward the cities. Due to the rapid growth of the population ...
• Human Security in the EU External Policies: The case of Ukraine 

  Liçi, Griselda (Epoka University, 2015-06)

  Lately, in today’s world human security has become a very debated and controversial topic. It emphasizes that the security of the individuals comes first and that it is more important than states security. The focus ...

View more