| ID | 120906 |
| Title Proper | Albania and the Middle East |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bishku, Michael B |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This essay reviews and analyzes Albania's connections with the Middle East since the era of Enver Hoxha's rule, when ideology was a strong factor in international relations. Since the end of the Cold War, Albania has been most interested in developing political, economic, and cultural ties, especially with Turkey, Israel, and the Arab states of the Persian Gulf region. Through its modern history, Albania has been a good example of a politically and economically weak state exercising a fairly consistent asymmetric foreign policy based on the support of great powers and their allies. |
| `In' analytical Note | Mediteranean Quarterly Vol. 24, No. 2; Spring 2013: p.81-103 |
| Journal Source | Mediteranean Quarterly Vol. 24, No. 2; Spring 2013: p.81-103 |
| Key Words | Albania ; Middle East ; International Relations ; Cold War ; Turkey ; Asymmetric Foreign Policy |