Kosovo; Albania; Special Relationship; Southeast Europe; Western Balkans
Disciplines :
Political science, public administration & international relations
Author, co-author :
Lika, Liridon ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de science politique
Language :
English
Title :
Kosovo, Albania, and the Great Powers: A Historical and Contemporary Analysis of State Borders
Publication date :
20 June 2025
Main work title :
Kosovo and Albania: A Special Relationship
Author, co-author :
Lika, Liridon ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de science politique ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de science politique > Relations internationales
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