This paper was one of 25 selected papers in a competition of 108 submitted papers. Known personalities from the academic and political life attended the conference: Prof. James Pettifer- Defense Academy of United Kingdom, Dr. Konrad Clewing-Institute for South East European, Regensburg-Germany, Dr Finn Laursen Canada Paskal Milo, Skënder Hyseni as well as participants from the region and beyond. The papers will be published in Western Balkans Policy Review from Cambridge Journals.
Dr. Ylber Sela, from 1-8 July participated in the International Summer School in Tirana, titled: “Albania – Leading Sustainable Developments Toward EU Challenges,” organized by the University Marin Barleti in cooperation with CEI - University Network.During his stay in Tirana he participated also in the regional conference “Could Albania become a regional model of sustainable development?” with the paper titled “Regional Politics and Cross Border Cooperation Ensuring Sustainable Development in Balkans.”