The Programme for the Conference

The Department of Political Science

and the International Studies Program at OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

presents:

The 2^nd International Conference on

THE ALBANIANS IN MONTENEGRO

Majority vs. Minority Politics in an Era of Democratic Transition

Where:      Meadow Brook Hall

                   On the campus of Oakland University

                   Rochester, MI 48309 U.S.A

When:       November 1, 2014

Day:        Saturday

Time:      8:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.

Contact:  viktor.ivezaj@wayne.edu

                        

 Seating:   Limited

Complimentary Breakfast

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Welcoming Remarks:    Paul Kubicek

                                            Oakland University

Introductory Remarks:       Viktor N. Ivezaj,

                                            Wayne State University

PANEL I:  ALBANIAN IDENTITY AND MONTENEGRIN POLITICS

§  Shinasi Rama, New York University

 History and Identity: Albanians and Montenegrins

§  Viktor N. Ivezaj, Wayne State University

Human Rights and Ethnic Polarization Among the Albanians in Montenegro

§  Nail Draga, Cultural Center of Ulqin

Shqiptarët Në Mal Të Zi Në Regjistrimet E Popullsisë (1948-2011)

Chair:                  Agata Biernat, Nicolaus Copernicus University (Toruń, Poland)

Discussant:         Angjell Gojcaj, University of Shkodra

   PANEL II:  ALBANIAN MINORITY POLITICS

§  Agata Biernat, Nicolaus Copernicus University (Toruń, Poland)

The Albanian political activities in Montenegro and the question of Tuzi

§  Sabina Osmanovic, University of Shkodra

Analysis of the expectations preceding the referendum of the Albanians in Montenegro compared to the present

§  Angjell Gojcaj, University of Shkodra

Discrimination of Albanians in Montenegro in Matter of Minorities Rights

Chair:                  Shinasi Rama, New York University

Discussant:         Viktor N. Ivezaj, Wayne State University

CONFERENCE BREAK – 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

PANEL III:  EXTERNAL INFLUENCES

§  Grid Rroji, City University of New York (CUNY)

Albanian Kin State(s) Foreign Policy Towards Albanians in Montenegro: The Failure of the concept of integration as a definition of National Interest.

§  Paul Kubicek, Oakland University

The European Union and Minority Rights in Montenegro

§  Viktor Ivezaj and Shinasi Rama

The Albanian Diaspora and the Albanian Politics in Montenegro

Chair:                    Sabina Osmanovic, University of Shkodra

Discussant:            Angjell Gojcaj, University of Shkodra

CONCLUDING REMARKS:      Viktor N. Ivezaj, Wayne State University