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The Unresolved Issue of Chameria Requires a Solution

By Isuf B. Bajrami - The visit of Greece's Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias, to Tirana and his meeting with Prime Minister Edi Rama brought back into focus one of the most complex and controversial issues in Albanian–Greek relations: Chameria. At a time when both states declare a shared Euro-Atlantic orientation and aim to strengthen their...

Popular Sovereignty as the Foundation of Constitutional Legitimacy and the Control of Political Representation in the Republic of Kosovo

Isuf B. Bajrami, This article addresses popular sovereignty as a fundamental principle of the constitutional order in the Republic of Kosovo and as a structural limitation on the exercise of political power. Drawing on the political philosophy of Abraham Lincoln, the classical doctrine of the social contract, and contemporary principles of...

Escalation of Russian Aggression Toward NATO Borders: The Incident in Romania and the Risk of Euro-Atlantic Destabilization

Isuf B. Bajrami - The recent strike on Romanian territory by a drone linked to Russian military operations represents not merely an isolated security incident, but an alarming signal of the growing strategic risk along NATO's eastern borders. The attack on a residential apartment block near the Romanian-Ukrainian border has significantly...

Police operation or intimidation of citizens?

Isuf B. Bajrami - The incident reported in Haraçinë has caused significant public concern and has brought renewed attention to the issue of police use of force in civilian residential areas. According to field reports and citizens' testimonies, the police intervention, accompanied by the presence of armed units and alleged use of firearms in

Political-Diplomatic Analysis of Zeta Municipality’s “Non-Recognition” of Kosovo and Russian-Serbian Influence in Montenegro

The declaration adopted by the Municipality of Zeta, politically supported by Milan Kneževi? and pro-Serbian political segments in Montenegro, represents an episode of multidimensional legal, constitutional, diplomatic, and geopolitical significance in the Western Balkans. From a strictly formal legal perspective, this is a symbolic...

The Frauds of the Serbian Orthodox Church Regarding Autocephaly and Their Consequences for the State of Kosovo

Jusuf Buxhovi - The rise of the hegemonic Serbian state, beginning with autonomy in 1830 (on the scale of the Pashalik of Belgrade) and recognition as a state at the Congress of Berlin in 1878, culminating in its expansion into Albanian lands during the Balkan Wars of 1912–1913—when Kosovo and Macedonia were recognized as Serbian...

North Macedonia and Serbian Influence

Isuf B. Bajrami - "Serbian World", Political Networks, and Information Warfare in the Balkans In recent years, North Macedonia has become one of the most sensitive arenas of political and geostrategic confrontation in the Western Balkans. While the country remains formally oriented toward Euro-Atlantic integration and is a NATO...

Anti-Memorandum as a Discursive Corpus and International Law

This article analyzes political and intellectual memoranda in Serbia, beginning with the Memorandum of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (1986), as well as subsequent discourses on Kosovo, through an interdisciplinary approach of international law and Critical Discourse Analysis...

Albanian Sea as an Integrated Strategic Infrastructure

The Albanian maritime space in the Adriatic and Ionian Seas cannot be read as a simple geographical boundary between land and water. It is a functional and dynamic space where historical, legal, economic, and technological layers intersect and operate simultaneously...

Through the "Serbian World" Moscow seeks the institutionalization of the "Russian World" in the Balkans

This article argues that the concept of the "Serbian World" ("srpski svet") functions as an intermediary structure for the projection of Russian strategic influence in the Western Balkans, creating a mid-level layer of influence between Moscow and the Balkan political space. Instead of a linear state-to-state relationship, a multi-layered...

The Mediterranean and the Balkans in the Era of Expanded Warfare: Ukraine and the Reconfiguration of Maritime Corridors

This paper examines the transformation of security in the Mediterranean and the Balkans in the context of the war in Ukraine and recent changes in the international security architecture. The conflict in Ukraine has not only produced military consequences within the Black Sea region, but has also directly affected...

The State of North Macedonia as an Institutional and Asymmetric Bilingual Model

The Republic of North Macedonia represents one of the most complex examples of multietnic state-building in the Western Balkans, where the language issue is not merely a means of communication, but a fundamental element of constitutional order, civic equality, and political stability. In this context, the country is often...

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,..

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