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This book examines transitional justice in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, three Balkan countries navigating the challenges of reckoning with past human rights violations while building democratic institutions. Analyzing truth commissions, war crimes tribunals, reparations programs, and institutional reforms, it assesses the effectiveness of these mechanisms in fostering justice, reconciliation, and political stability.
Drawing on case studies, expert interviews, and policy analyses, the book provides a comprehensive evaluation of transitional justice in post-conflict and post-communist societies. It considers the successes and limitations of different approaches, offering insights into their impact on governance, accountability, and social cohesion.
A resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners, this book contributes to ongoing debates on justice and reconciliation, providing a nuanced understanding of transitional justice in the Balkans and its broader implications.
List of contents
Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Theoretical and conceptual framework.- Chapter 3. Research design.- Chapter 4. Transitional justice in Albania as a post-communist country.- Chapter 5. Transitional justice in Kosovo as a post-communist and post-conflict country.- Chapter 6. Transitional justice in north Macedonia as a post communist and post-conflict country.- Chapter 7. Comparative analysis of transitional justice mechanisms in Albania, Kosovo, and north Macedonia.- Chapter 8. Discussion and conclusion.- References.- Appendices.- Appendix A. Survey in Albanian Language.- Appendix B. Survey in English Language.- Appendix C. Interview in Albania Case Study.- Appendix D. Interview in The Kosovo Case Study.- Appendix E. Interview in The North Macedonia Case Study.
About the author
Ines Stasa (PhD) is a researcher and political analyst specializing in democratization, transitional justice, and reconciliation in the Western Balkans. She holds master’s degrees from Leeds Beckett University (UK) and Epoka University (Albania), where she also earned her PhD, focusing on transitional justice in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia.
Ines has presented at international conferences and published extensively on transitional justice, the responsibility to protect, and gender justice politics. She has participated in academic programs at OSCE/ODIHR, the University of Saint-Louis Brussels, the University of Belgrade, UCLan Cyprus, and Stanford University. In 2022, she attended the College of Europe’s summer school on Information War, and she is a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School’s Emerging Leaders program.
With experience in public administration, civil society, and cross-border programs, she remains engaged in research and policy discussions, contributing to post-conflict justice and governance in the Balkans.
Summary
This book examines transitional justice in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, three Balkan countries navigating the challenges of reckoning with past human rights violations while building democratic institutions. Analyzing truth commissions, war crimes tribunals, reparations programs, and institutional reforms, it assesses the effectiveness of these mechanisms in fostering justice, reconciliation, and political stability.
Drawing on case studies, expert interviews, and policy analyses, the book provides a comprehensive evaluation of transitional justice in post-conflict and post-communist societies. It considers the successes and limitations of different approaches, offering insights into their impact on governance, accountability, and social cohesion.
A resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners, this book contributes to ongoing debates on justice and reconciliation, providing a nuanced understanding of transitional justice in the Balkans and its broader implications.
