Abstract
The proposal presented in this chapter can be applied anywhere and especially in those countries that emerged from the dissolution of the former Soviet Union. It should be emphasized, however, that the proposal evolved from within the context of the democratization effort in Albania. Consequently, it reflects the conditions in that country and the current dynamics as they are shaped by the various relevant players at the scene. It is appropriate, therefore, to start this chapter with an assessment of democracy in Albania and an analysis of the current status of democratization in that country. The effectiveness, as well as the adequacy, of the current and past players will also be examined.
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Kaltsounis, T. (2010). Presenting a New Model for Albania and Beyond. In: The Democratization of Albania. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230110380_11
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