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New Publication: Women and National & International Security Policy

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new volume developed within the framework of the Institute for Women in National and International Security Policy (IWNISP), an initiative organized by the Center for Research and Local Development Studies (CRLDS) and implemented in two editions, in 2019 and 2021.

IWNISP was inspired by Dr. Edlira Titini’s participation in the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) Program of the U.S. Department of State on U.S. National Security Policymaking and was implemented with the financial support of the Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Tirana.
The project was led by Dr. Edlira Titini.

This publication brings together academic papers authored by Institute participants, PhD candidates, and lecturers of IWNISP, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach and a strong gender perspective in the analysis of security-related issues.

Security has traditionally been perceived as a male-dominated field. This volume seeks to challenge that perception by highlighting that women possess the capacity, expertise, and determination to contribute equally and meaningfully to national and international security policy.

 The selected articles address a wide range of topics, including:

  • migration and security,
  • the relationship between the Responsibility to Protect principle and the advancement of gender equality,
  • the Women, Peace and Security agenda,
  • NATO–EU cooperation on Women, Peace and Security,
  • Kosovo’s regional security concerns in the context of NATO integration,
  • the rise of the far right in Europe and its consequences for liberal democracies,
  • Albanian–Russian cultural diplomacy,
  • local safety and security policies,
  • corruption and unresolved security sector issues in the Western Balkans.

 Through this publication and the activities implemented during the two editions of IWNISP, CRLDS aims to:

  • motivate girls and women to pursue and advance knowledge in the field of security,
  • contribute to the consolidation of a community of security experts,
  • encourage women’s engagement in the public and academic spheres,
  • and promote a shift away from the prevailing tendency to consult predominantly male security experts in media and public debates.

This publication is intended to serve as a valuable resource not only for students and researchers, but also for a broader audience interested in contemporary security issues.

 Finally, we extend our sincere thanks to all participants, PhD candidates, lecturers, as well as all contributors and partners who supported the successful realization of this ambitious project.