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At a time when Europe seeks unity and stability, Serbia deepens strategic ties with Russia

In a period when Europe is facing profound geopolitical transformations and new security challenges, the Western Balkans continues to remain one of the most sensitive regions of global power competition. The war in Ukraine has accelerated the process of reconfiguring the European order, pushing the continent toward...

The United States Is Conducting Tactical Adjustments Within NATO Structures, Not Withdrawing from Germany

At a moment when the security environment in Europe is undergoing its most profound transformation since the end of the Cold War, every movement of U.S. forces on the continent is immediately interpreted as a political and strategic signal. The announced reduction of the United States' military presence in Germany has...

Today is World Press Freedom Day, but Kosovo remains without a single printed newspaper and with a lack of a strong national archiving system

Every year on May 3rd, World Press Freedom Day is observed, a date established by the United Nations General Assembly to emphasize the importance of free, independent, and safe media in democratic societies.[1] This day is not merely

Media Freedom in Kosovo: Between Legal Freedom and Practical Constraints

Media freedom represents one of the fundamental pillars of democratic systems, ensuring institutional transparency, public accountability, and free access to information for citizens. In Kosovo, this freedom is guaranteed by the Constitution and a series of laws regulating media operation and access to public information.

ELIOT ENGEL – A True Friend of Albanians and a Voice for Justice in Kosova

Dear family members, friends, and colleagues -- We gather with sorrow and deep respect to honor the life and legacy of Eliot Engel--a distinguished figure in American public life, but for Albanians everywhere, above all, a trusted and cherished friend.  For decades, Eliot Engel served the...

Expulsions of Albanians in the Balkans (1877–1999)

This paper examines the historical processes of displacement of Albanians in the Balkans from 1877 to 1999, situating them within the broader framework of long-term political, state-building, and demographic transformations in the region. By combining political...

International Law and the Use of Force in the Strait of Hormuz: Limits Between Self-Defense and the Prohibition of Unilateral Control

The Strait of Hormuz represents one of the most critical nodes of the global maritime trade and energy system, where the law of the sea and the law of the use of force are directly intertwined. This article analyzes the legal scope of United States action in this strait in light of the United Nations Charter and the,,,

Eliot Engel will forever be remembered as the voice of truth and justice for Kosovo in the United States

His passing marks the loss of an extraordinary individual—a great friend and an unwavering voice who, for decades, gave strength to the just cause of the people of Kosovo. His life and work cannot be defined merely by titles or political roles; they were a mission grounded in deep human...

The Right to Use the Mother Tongue in Higher Education in North Macedonia

The right to use one's mother tongue is a fundamental component of human rights and substantive equality. In higher education, this right guarantees equal participation in the academic process and real opportunities for professional advancement...

Systematic Concealment of War Crimes in Kosovo (1998–1999)

The conflict of the Kosovo War represents one of the most thoroughly documented cases of mass atrocities in post–Cold War Europe. In addition to direct crimes against Albanian civilians, a distinctive dimension of this conflict was the systematic concealment of evidence, organized by state structures of Serbia...

Russia, Serbia, and Their Network of Allies in an Extreme Scenario of Strait Closures: Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab

The Straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab are critical maritime chokepoints for global economic and energy stability. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and is the exclusive maritime route for the export of oil and gas from the region; approximately 20–25?% of global oil and LNG trade passes...

Arming Serbia in a region with a history of conflicts such as the Balkans increases the risk of tensions and mistrust

The Western Balkans region is a strategically sensitive area, where historical, political, and economic factors influence the security and stability of states. Following the dissolution of former Yugoslavia in the 1990s, ethnic tensions, territorial disputes, and historical grievances...

Isuf B. Bajrami: The European Committee of the Regions has removed the use of the footnote and asterisk when referring to Kosovo

The issue of Kosovo's international status remains one of the most complex topics in Western Balkans diplomacy following the declaration of independence in 2008¹. Kosovo's participation in regional forums and international institutions has often been blocked by the positions of Serbia and....

Isuf B. Bajrami: Treaty of Lausanne - Prospects for Transitional Justice

On January 30, 1923, in Lausanne, the Treaty of Lausanne was signed, an instrument that institutionalized the compulsory population exchange between Turkey and Greece. While presented as a diplomatic tool for regional stability, for the Muslim Albanians of Çamëria, it became...

Isuf B. Bajrami: Kosovo Security in the Context of Regional and Geopolitical Tensions

At the request of Prime Minister Albin Kurti, an extraordinary meeting of the Kosovo Security Council was held to analyze recent developments in the Middle East following the U.S.-led military operation "Epic Fury" against Iranian targets...

Isuf B. Bajrami: Albanians in the Holocaust Before the Jews

Leo Freundlich, a Jew who protested the massive extermination of Albanians by Serbs in 1912–1913, was one of the first to publicly denounce what he called the “Albanian Golgotha.” According to him, the Holocaust against Albanians was committed by the Serbs, who killed 500,000 people...

Frank Shkreli: President Vjosa Osmani and the Strategic Value of Continuity in U.S.–Kosovo and EU–Kosovo Relations

As Kosova approaches its next presidential mandate, continuity matters. President Vjosa Osmani’s re-election would serve not only Kosova’s democratic development, but also the strategic interests of the United States and the European Union. President Vjosa Osmani should be re-elected because she has given Kosova something rare in...

Isuf B. Bajrami: Albanian citizens support a strong, lawful, and democratic state; therefore, they refuse to bow to the injustice of bad governance

The 24 January 2026 protest in Tirana, organized against corruption and organized crime, escalated into clashes between protesters and law enforcement, resulting in injuries and detentions on both sides. This article analyzes the event through constitutional and international legal standards,..

Illyria Star Nation launches: an epic born of memory, myth, and starlight

Illyria is rising again—this time in the pages of a sweeping new novel that braids ancient Balkan lore with cosmic destiny. Illyria Star Nation — Part I has officially been published, inviting readers into a world where prophecies echo across mountains, shields gleam with ancestral...

Frank Shkreli: Ambassador Walker’s book, “Reçak: The Story of a War Crime”

Ambassador Walker, greetings to you sir – it’s nice to see you, as always.  Being in the presence of Ambassador Walker makes me feel that for as long as there are people like him -- in this troubled world of ours -- there is hope for humankind. Being in his presence restores my faith in...

Reaction from the National and International Federation and Platform of Albanians for Identity, Unity, and National Unification

Concerning the Provocative Action by the Municipality of Plav and the Discriminatory Treatment of Citizen Kaltrina Hoti – Urgent Appeal to the Governments of Kosovo, Albania, and Montenegro...

Enver Bytyçi: “Kill chickens to scare off monkeys”! Kill Berisha "to scare Rama"!

A few days ago the Council of Ambassadors of the US published its report on the situation in Albania and our region and seriously addressed the issue of former Prime Minister and former Albanian President Sali Berisha's declaration of non-grata. I want to explain that the Council of US Ambassadors is an organization...

Don Lush Gjergji: Who Dr. Ibrahim Rugova Was, Is, and Will Be!

About 18 years since his passing and 80 years since his birth, after so many perspectives and analyses, for me, the central question remains who the Historic of President of Kosova, Dr. Ibrahim Rugova, was, is and will be!Answering this question is essential, but that is based on my own personal experience, friendship...

Saimir Lolja: The Division Skanderbeg and Yugoslavia Nr. 3

Laid out below is a comprehensive analysis of the specifics of the "21. Waffen-Gebirgs Division der SS Skanderbeg". This subject's elucidation also utilized Albanian archival data presented by Shaban Sinani in his publication in the Albanian language, "Jews in Albania: The Presence and Salvation...

Saimir Lolja: The Rescue of Jews in Kosova

World War II in Europe began with Albania's invasion by the Italian Army on 7 April 1939. As a result, Albania lost its independence to become a protectorate of Italy's Kingdom officially and existing as an autonomous part of the Italian Colonial Empire. The freedom of Albania was de jure reestablished in October 1943. Albania was de facto an occupied country...

Saimir Lolja: The Albanian Besa - The Golden Rule

Besa is an Albanian word. Foreigners say Albania instead of Shqipëria, the language Albanian instead of Shqip, and people Albanians instead of Shqiptarë (in the Albanian language). The Albanian language (Shqip) is the oldest in Europe, and it is at the root of the tree of all Euro-Indian words. Besa is a noble principle...

Klajd Kapinova: Denkyira kingdom Slavery was historically a tradition in the Ashanti Empire (Africa)

Slavery existed in various African countries. Hundreds of centuries ago slave owners were African and not European or American.Why don't those who talk about slavery in America today long ago show the origin of slavery as it was born and who practiced it?The kings sold them for market...

Saimir Lolja: The Preservation of Albanian Tongue (Shqip) Since the Beginning

In the beginning, humans had a tongue (gjuhën, Shqip). Then, they could or couldn’t let go of the tongue (len…gjuhën, Shqip). Albanian natural tongue (Shqip) implies the use of the tongue in the mouth for articulating (shqiptoj, Shqip) words. The eternity of Shqip (Speech) is in its words that are wordy clauses...

Saimir Lolja: Nikola Tesla, a legacy of the Albanian nation

By name, Nikola Tesla was not a Serbian. His family was from Sanxhak inhabited by Albanians even today. His father was illiterate and one day became a Christian orthodox priest named Milutin. His mother’s name was Gjuka, an Albanian name.Due to the Serbian expulsion...

Anton Kodrari: Un percorso spirituale nel ciclo iconografico di Lin Delija

L’oggetto materiale di questa breve riflessione è la coesione armonica, sul piano dell’ontologia della fede, tra un’esistenza profondamente cristiana e la sua continua manifestazione nella storia dell’arte della vita, in quanto essenza inalienabile dell’unicum vocazionale di Lin Delija: il sacerdozio battesimale e l’attività artistica...

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