International Organizations and Democracy

This work analyzes the impact of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in the domestic politics in Albania. The fundamental question pursued in this regard is the degree to which this organization, through its activities and projects, affects the domestic political system in Albania. Particular attention is paid to the assessment of separate fields of the organization’s activities from an international point of view. These international assessments and the interviews taken from national and international experts in the field serve as the main tools for measuring the impact that this organization has had in the politics of the country. This work is directed towards all interested scholars and students of the International Relations, Political and Social Sciences. It suggests that the OSCE presence has significantly facilitated the democratization process in Albania.