In recent decades, Albania’s political landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation-from a hopeful post-communist democracy to what many analysts now describe as a burgeoning narco-state. A new report from the American Enterprise Institute delivers a stark assessment of this shift, attributing significant responsibility to the role of U.S. foreign policy, specifically actions taken by the State Department. The article delves into how diplomatic decisions, aid priorities, and strategic oversight-or the lack thereof-contributed to the erosion of democratic institutions and the entrenchment of organized crime within Albania’s government and economy. As Albania grapples with corruption and illicit drug trade, this investigation raises critical questions about the unintended consequences of American engagement in the Balkans.
The State Department’s Role in Albania’s Democratic Decline
The U.S. State Department’s involvement in Albania during the past two decades has…
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Author : Charlotte Adams
Publish date : 2025-07-26 12:46:00
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