Mirela bogdani biography of george
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EDUCATION
MPhil: European Politics and Society, University of Oxford, UK (2008)
MSc: European Policy Process, Cardiff University, UK (2003)
PhD: Public Health, University of Tirana & George Washington University, USA (2001)
Post-grad Diploma: Health Policy & Administration, University of London, UCL, UK (1997)
Post-grad Diploma: Management Methods for International Health, Boston University, USA (1995)
BA: Health Sciences, University of Tirana, Albania (1989)
AREAS OF INTEREST
Research: European Politics, EU-Albania Relations, Türkiye Accession to the EU
Teaching: Research Methods, European Integration, EU Politics, American Politics & Government, Post-Soviet Russia Politics, Geopolitics, Introduction to Politics, Transitiology
EXPERIENCE
Academic Experience
UNYT (AL), Department of Politics and IR, Associate Professor (2019 – Current)
University of Tirana (AL), Institute of European Studies, Associate Professor (2011 – 2014)
University of Durres (AL), Department of Politics and Law, Guest Lecturer (2015-2017)
University of Tirana (AL), Department of Politics, Senior Lecturer (2009 – 2011)
Barleti University (AL), Department of Politics, Senior Lecturer (2009 – 2010)
European University of Tirana (
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Albania and the European Union: The Tumultuous Journey towards Integration and Accession 9780755619511, 9781845113087
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LIST OF TABLES 1. The 35 negotiation chapters of the acquis communautaire 2. The process of accession of the Western Balkan countries
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We are greatly indebted to Bejtullah Destani, Director of Albanian Studies Centre in London (UK), and Arch. Silva Kashifi (Italy), for their great help. We would also like to give special thanks to Dr. Albert Rakipi, Director of 'Albanian Institute for International Studies' and Blendi Kajsiu from the 'Albanian School of Politics', for their help in providing literature and expertise, in particular on Albanian political parties, local government etc. We also owe a debt to a number of people who provided useful ideas, data and critiques. Mirela wants to acknowledge the assistance of many friends and colleagues, such as Ilir Loka, Christine Dando, Edi Hasho, Suzannah Lux, Dorjan Hysi, Ada Mio and Muhamet Veliu. Her gratitude extends to Enkelejda Tahiraj (University College London, UK), Gary Kokalari (USA) and Sokol Bushati (Canada) for their valuable suggestions and comments. John would like to thank the Warden and Fellows of Merton College, Oxford, in particular Professor Robert
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Greater Albania
Nationalist hypothesis to extension "traditionally Albanian" territories
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