An analysis of United States-Albanian security relations in light of the War on Terrorism

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Authors
Binaj, Dhimiter
Subjects
Security Relations
War on Terrorism
Regional Stability
Defense Cooperation
Integration
Advisors
Lober, George
Date of Issue
2004-12
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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This thesis explores U.S.-Albanian relations, focusing on the security cooperation. Since its inception as an independent state, Albania's relations with the United States have been the focus of Albanian foreign policy. After the First World War, Albania survived as an independent state largely due to the support given to her by the United States. Albanian-U.S. relations have had their ups and downs, with the most unfortunate period being the post-World War Two period, where these relations were severed and Albania was put under communist domination for half a century. After the collapse of communism, a revitalization of U.S.-Albanian relations took place. Albania is becoming an increasingly important ally for the United States in the Balkans. The security partnership between the two countries reached a zenith during the crisis of Kosovo and was further fostered after September 11, 2001, as Albania unequivocally offered to cooperate with the United States on the war on terrorism. September 11 has changed the way the partner countries capabilities are viewed by the United States. Albania, a perceived Muslim majority country, may prove in the future to be more important to the US through Albania's contribution to the war on terrorism than through its military capabilities.
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Defense Analysis (DA)
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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xi, 89 p. ;
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