United Albania – A Historical and Political-Scientific Analysis
Commander: Flamur Bucpapaj
Scientific Study
*”Kosovo and all Albanian lands are the inseparable heart of our nation. Every inch of Albanian soil is sacred; every stone speaks of our blood and pride. The time of weakness and division has ended. The time of shame is over.
The Albanian National Army will defend every centimeter of land, every village, and every city, down to the last Albanian. Mitrovica will be the symbol of our determination: there we will be 300,000 Albanian soldiers, united and ready for any challenge. Any attempt to step on a single inch of Albanian soil will face our limitless strength and resolve. Time will reveal, and history will bear witness – we will not forgive, we will not surrender.”*
Abstract
This study examines the history, struggles, and prospects for a united Albania under the vision of the United Albanian States. The focus is on the partition of 1913, resistance against occupiers, the role of the Albanian National Army, the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) movement in Kosovo, and plans for the political, economic, and cultural unification of Albanian territories. The study aims to provide a scientific and strategic analysis of the aspiration for a strong and sovereign Albania.
Chapter 1: A Nation at a Historical Crossroads
Deep Historical Roots of the Albanian Nation
Albania and Albanians are one of the oldest peoples in the Balkans, with roots tracing back to the ancient Illyrians, considered their direct ancestors. This cultural and historical heritage has given Albanians a strong, distinct, and continuous identity, despite centuries of invasions and challenges. Throughout history, Albanians have preserved their language, culture, and customs, serving as an example of national resilience.
Invasions and Territorial Partitions
Albanian history is marked by foreign interventions and painful territorial divisions. After declaring independence on November 28, 1912, in Vlorë, Albanians believed a new era for their nation had begun. However, decisions by the Great Powers at the London Conference of Ambassadors (1913) drastically reduced the territory of the newly formed Albanian state:
The north and east were ceded to Serbia.
The southeast fell under Greece.
Other northeastern regions went to Montenegro.
This tragic partition caused not only a loss of historic lands but also a profound shock to the Albanian nation’s identity and territorial integrity.
Consequences of the 1913 Partition
The international political decision had broad and long-lasting effects:
Demographic: Albanians were forcibly separated from their national core and placed under the administration of neighboring states, often facing oppression, displacement, and violence.
Economic: The disruption of traditional markets, trade links, and natural communication routes created poverty and isolation.
Cultural and Identity: Albanians outside the new borders were exposed to assimilation policies and restrictions on their language and traditions, risking the loss of their identity.
Struggle for Survival and the Idea of Unity
In the decades that followed, Albanians realized that their salvation could not come from promises of foreign powers but only from internal unity and national organization. Wars, uprisings, and local resistances demonstrated this determination, but the lack of a unified strategy often led to failure. This need for a common vision, beyond imposed borders, fueled the idea of the United Albanian States, a political, military, and cultural concept aimed at restoring national unity.
Entering a New National Era
The 20th and early 21st centuries showed that Albanians, despite historical wounds, remain a people determined to decide their own fate. The Kosovo War (1998–1999), the role of the KLA, and international intervention to stop ethnic cleansing marked a crucial turning point, bringing the Albanian question back to the global stage. Today, in a complex world with new challenges, it is clearer than ever that Albanians must build a unified strategy to defend their sovereignty and historical rights.
Chapter 2: The Partition of Albanian Lands (1913) and Historical Consequences
Context of the Balkan Wars
The Balkan Wars (1912–1913) were decisive for the fate of Albanians. After declaring independence on November 28, 1912, the newly formed Albania hoped for international recognition with its natural borders. However, the Great Powers of the time (Britain, France, Russia, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and Germany) viewed the Balkans through the lens of their geopolitical interests rather than the rights of small nations.
The London Conference of Ambassadors (Dec 1912 – July 1913) became the arena where the fate of regional peoples was decided, often disregarding the historical and ethnic rights of Albanians. While other Balkan nations gained extensive territories, Albanians experienced a dramatic partition that shaped their historical trajectory to this day.
Decisions of the London Conference (1913)
On July 29, 1913, Albania’s borders were drawn in a way that deprived the Albanian nation of more than half of its ethnic lands:
Serbia gained most of Kosovo and western Macedonia, cutting a large indigenous population from the Albanian core.
Montenegro obtained large areas in Malësia e Madhe, Hoti, Gruda, Plavë, and Guci.
Greece annexed Chameria and part of southern Albania under the pretext of “Northern Epirus.”
Albania was reduced to a small, poor, and politically fragile state.
This partition was neither fair nor based on national principles; it was a product of international power balances where Albanians had no strong representatives to defend their cause.
Demographic Consequences
The partition had severe effects on the Albanian population structure:
Over half of the Albanian nation remained outside the new state borders under the rule of new Balkan states.
In Kosovo and other areas annexed by Serbia, Albanians faced systematic repression: expulsions, ethnic cleansing, colonization, and institutionalized violence.
In Chameria, Greece implemented assimilation and displacement policies, attempting to erase Albanian traces.
In Montenegro, Albanians were treated as second-class citizens, denied basic political and cultural rights.
This demographic reality created a wound that remains open to this day: the division of the nation across multiple states and life under foreign rule.
Political Consequences
The truncated Albanian state born in 1913 was weak and dependent on the will of the Great Powers:
The borders did not reflect ethnic or historical reality.
The first Albanian governments faced ongoing legitimacy crises and foreign interference.
Neighboring states, backed by the Great Powers, continued to see Albania as a temporary territory open for expansion.
This situation forced Albanians for decades into a defensive position, often relying on international support for survival.
Economic and Social Consequences
The 1913 partition directly affected Albanian economic development:
Natural trade routes between Albanian regions were disrupted.
Cities with active commercial links, like Shkodër, Prizren, Janina, and Gjakova, were separated by artificial borders.
Families were violently divided, creating social trauma spanning generations.
These consequences were not merely historical; they established a structure of poverty and underdevelopment that negatively influenced Albania throughout the 20th century.
Cultural and Identity Consequences
Albanian communities outside the borders faced assimilation pressures, suppression of language and traditions, and threats to their historical and cultural identity, leaving a lasting impact on the nation’s cohesion. The partition did not target only territories, but also the erasure of Albanian identity:
In Kosovo, Serbian authorities banned the use of the Albanian language in schools and administration.
In Chameria, Greece replaced the names of Albanian villages and towns with Greek toponyms.
In Albanian areas of Montenegro, Montenegrin and Orthodox identities were imposed as a form of assimilation.
These policies aimed to weaken national consciousness and turn Albanians into an invisible minority in their ancestral lands.
The Necessity of a National Strategy
The 1913 partition was not an isolated event but a historical turning point that made it clear that the Albanian nation could not survive without a unified strategy.
Experience showed that without organized political and military strength, Albania was vulnerable to foreign designs.
The partition created a new national awareness, where Albanians began to understand that only their unity could ensure their future.
From this consciousness later emerged political and military movements that culminated in the struggle for the liberation of Kosovo at the end of the 20th century.
Chapter 3: The Consequences of Territorial Partition on the Albanian Nation
Loss of Territory and Collective Trauma
The decisions of the London Conference of Ambassadors (1913) marked one of the greatest historical injustices against the Albanian nation. In a few months, an ancient people was divided into four parts: official Albania, Kosovo and Albanian regions in Yugoslavia, Chameria under Greece, and Albanian territories in Montenegro.
This division was experienced as a collective trauma: Albanians, who until then had lived in a geographically and culturally unified space, suddenly became oppressed “minorities” in foreign territories.
Philosophical Element
This historical wound pushed the Albanian nation toward an existential question:
“Can a nation survive without its natural lands?”
The answer, as time would show, was that survival was possible only through continuous resistance.
Demographic Consequences: Forced Migration and Assimilation
After the partition, over half of the Albanian nation remained under foreign administrations. This led to:
Mass migrations of Albanians from Kosovo and other regions to the truncated Albania or further abroad, to Turkey and elsewhere.
Systematic assimilation policies, banning Albanian language, culture, and education.
Crimes and massacres, such as those by the Serbian army in Kosovo and Greek forces in Chameria.
These processes aimed at the gradual eradication of the Albanian element in territories left outside Albania’s 1913 borders.
Economic Consequences: Isolation and Poverty
The Albanian economy, which had previously functioned in an integrated space, became fragmented.
Traditional markets between Kosovo, Shkodër, Dibra, and Janina were destroyed by the new political borders.
Major natural resources – such as the Trepça mines in Kosovo and agricultural wealth in Chameria – remained outside Albanian control.
Small and truncated Albania became one of Europe’s poorest states, while Albanians in other territories were economically exploited by the occupiers.
Cultural and Educational Consequences: The Struggle for Identity
One of the gravest consequences was the threat to Albanian cultural identity.
In Kosovo and Macedonia, education in the Albanian language was banned for decades.
In Chameria, Albanians were subjected to Hellenization policies.
In Montenegro, Albanians were treated as an invisible minority.
Yet, Albanians responded by secretly preserving their language and customs. This was a form of passive resistance that later became the foundation for national revival in the 20th century.
Political Consequences: Lack of Self-Determination
The division of Albanians across four states made it impossible to form a unified national policy.
Official Albania remained a weak state, dependent on the Great Powers.
Albanians in Kosovo, Macedonia, and Montenegro had no real representation.
Chameria became a “silent zone” with no voice in international politics.
This political fragmentation weakened Albania’s position on the international stage, leaving the nation often hostage to foreign interests.
Psychological Consequences and the Philosophy of Resistance
Territorial partition created a state of continuous insecurity and collective frustration. However, instead of surrendering, Albanians turned this pain into mobilizing strength.
The myth of the “lost land” was born, destined to be reclaimed.
The ideal of national unity was cultivated as an enduring aspiration.
The philosophy was reinforced that freedom is not given, but earned through blood and sacrifice.
This philosophy became the foundation for later movements: the National Movement in Kosovo, the KLA resistance, and the vision for the United Albanian States.
The Legacy of the Partition in the 21st Century
Even today, more than a century after 1913, the consequences of the partition remain alive:
Borders imposed by the Great Powers continue to be a source of conflict.
The Albanian diaspora, dispersed by historical injustices, remains an essential part of the nation.
The issue of Kosovo and the rights of Albanians in Macedonia, Montenegro, and Greece remains an open wound in regional politics.
This legacy shows that historical injustices are not resolved by the passage of time but only through bold political and national strategies.
Independence and the 1913 Partition
Albania declared independence on November 28, 1912, but international decisions after the Balkan Wars partitioned the country. The London Conference (1913) determined new borders:
North and East: Part of Serbia
Southeast: Part of Greece
Northeast: Part of Montenegro
The consequences of the partition were dramatic: loss of natural resources, political destabilization, and mass displacement. This period created the necessity for coordinated organization and resistance, a prerequisite for defending national identity.
Chapter 7: Strategic Industry and National Self-Sufficiency of the Albanian Nation
(This chapter would continue the discussion about Albania’s strategic planning for economic, military, and technological independence.) Self-Sufficiency: A Pillar of National Sovereignty
Self-sufficiency is one of the main pillars of national sovereignty. It is not only linked to military power but also to economic stability, technology, energy, food, and healthcare capacities. Albania, through the utilization of domestic resources, the development of strategic industries, and technological innovation, can ensure a strong and sustainable state.
The Concept of Strategic Industry
Strategic industry encompasses key sectors that support national security and economic development:
Defense Production
Protective equipment and basic weapons manufactured domestically.
Sensor systems and drones for conceptual territorial monitoring.
Equipment for land and maritime patrols, designed conceptually for national security.
Strategic Medical Production
Manufacturing of essential medicines and hospital equipment.
National laboratories for epidemic and health crisis response.
Integration of technology for telemedicine and delivery of healthcare services in rural areas.
Technology and Innovation
Digital, cyber, and sensor systems.
R&D for alternative energy, drones, and early warning systems.
Partnerships with universities and the private sector for ongoing technological development.
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Diversification of sources: solar, hydro, wind, gas, and biomass.
Domestic production capacities: energy plants and decentralized facilities to ensure continuous supply.
Strategic reserves: fuel depots for emergencies and energy security for critical state infrastructure.
Food Self-Sufficiency
Domestic production of staple foods: grains, meat, milk, and fresh produce.
Strategic food reserves: nationally coordinated warehouses for crises.
Innovation in agribusiness: agricultural technologies to increase efficiency and reduce losses.
Raw Materials and Industrial Inputs
Exploitation of mineral resources: strategic metals and essential industrial materials.
Capacities for critical equipment production: connecting mining industries, factories, and R&D centers.
Securing supply chains: reserve mechanisms and diversification of sources for strategic independence.
Civil-Industrial Cooperation
Public-private partnerships: development of domestic industry and technology transfer.
Role of citizens: education and activation to participate in domestic projects and ensure emergency capacities.
Emergency planning: utilization of industry to support civilian needs and supply critical materials.
Medical Capacities and Strategic Healthcare
Hospitals and laboratories equipped for emergencies.
Mobilization of medical staff for health crises and epidemic management.
Integration of technology and telemedicine for healthcare delivery in rural areas.
Strategic medical reserves: medicines, diagnostic equipment, and sanitary materials.
Conceptual Scenarios for Self-Sufficiency
Interruption of international supplies – use of local chains and reserves for continuity.
Energy crisis – activation of alternative capacities and use of domestic facilities.
Health emergency – coordination of medical structures, civilians, and strategic industries for assistance.
Natural disasters – use of domestic equipment and resources for rapid response and rescue.
Importance for Sovereignty and Development
Self-sufficiency ensures strategic independence from external influences.
Provides economic stability and sustainable development.
Strengthens capacities for national defense, emergency response, and civilian mobilization.
Chapter 8: National Army and Defense Strategy
The National Army is the primary pillar of a nation’s security and sovereignty. It is not only a military force but an organized structure for defense, emergency response, civil-military cooperation, and support for national development.
Fundamental Principles of the National Army
Principle of Territorial Integrity: Preservation of every piece of Albanian land and response to any threat.
Principle of Sovereignty: Protection of national decisions and the ability to determine the security of the state.
Principle of Civil-Military Cooperation: Full coordination with civilian institutions and humanitarian organizations.
Principle of Readiness and Adaptability: Ability to respond in crises and use capacities flexibly and efficiently.
Conceptual Structure of the National Army
Central Command: Strategic direction, planning, and coordination of land, air, naval, and special forces.
Land Forces: Territorial defense, conceptual patrols, coordination with local structures.
Air Forces: Airspace monitoring and protection of critical infrastructure.
Naval Forces: Monitoring and defense of the coast, supply lines, and maritime resources.
Special Units: Rapid response to emergencies and protection of strategic objectives.
National Reserve: Quick mobilization of recruited forces and logistical structures.
This structure does not provide operational instructions but conceptualizes the National Army as an integrated system.
Modernization and Strategic Equipment
Modern weapons and technology: drones, sensors, missile defense systems, conceptual tanks, and communication equipment.
Combat fleet and maritime patrol: conceptual tools for protecting the sea and strategic lines.
Cyber and information defense systems: monitoring, prevention, and recovery in case of attacks.
Domestic production: development of local industry for armaments, protective equipment, and advanced technology.
National Defense Strategy
Defense of territories and borders: Critical zones and strategic corridors are conceptually protected.
Civil reserve and mobilization: Activation of citizens for supportive services during crises.
Coordination with international institutions: Partnerships and cooperation to avoid conflicts and provide emergency assistance.
Emergency planning and conceptual scenarios: Adaptive use of forces for any crisis or threat.
Training and Capability Development
Academies and training centers: Education of officers and experts in strategic and technological fields.
Conceptual exercises and simulations: Preparation for emergency response without risking civilian lives.
Civilian collaboration: Education on national security, defense, and self-sufficiency.
Integration with Industry and Technology
Domestic production: Armaments, protective equipment, drones, and sensors.
R&D: Development of advanced technologies for defense and communication.
Civil-military partnership: Use of industry and citizens for emergency capacities and mobilization.
Conceptual Defense Scenarios
Cyberattacks: Activation of cyber defense systems and emergency recovery. Energy Crisis – Civil-Military Coordination
Or Food Crisis – Utilization of domestic capacities.
Territorial Crisis – Mobilization of land, air, and naval units for conceptual defense of territorial integrity.
Natural Disaster – Rapid response and coordination with civil and industrial structures.
The Importance of the National Army for Sovereignty
Connects strategic industry, energy, food, and healthcare with national security.
Guarantees security and territorial integrity.
Ensures protection of citizens and critical infrastructure.
Strengthens national resilience and civil-military cooperation.
Chapter 4: Wars for Freedom – From Uprisings to the KLA
First Resistance After the Partition (1913–1945)
Immediately after the division of territories, Albanians began a cycle of armed uprisings:
Uprisings in Kosovo (1913–1924): Albanians resisted Serbian occupation but faced severe repression, massacres, and mass migration to Turkey.
The Kachak Struggle: Organized guerrilla groups operated in Kosovo and Albanian-inhabited areas of Yugoslavia, defending villages and attacking Serbian garrisons.
Chameria during World War II: Albanians in this region fought for survival against Greek forces and later against ethnic cleansings that culminated in 1944.
These movements had no international support but maintained the spirit of national resistance.
Post-War Period and Violent Silence (1945–1980)
After 1945, Albanians in Yugoslavia were under Tito’s dictatorship.
Kosovo was declared an autonomous province but had no real political rights.
Albanians faced repression, imprisonment, and closure of Albanian-language schools.
Thousands were forced to emigrate to Turkey through agreements between Belgrade and Ankara.
In Communist Albania, Enver Hoxha’s regime isolated the country and banned any form of national organization beyond the borders. The ideal of national unity survived only in silence, in the hearts of Albanians.
Revival of the National Movement (1981–1990)
After the student demonstrations in the spring of 1981 in Kosovo, demanding Republic status, a new phase of resistance began.
The demonstrations were violently suppressed, but they marked the birth of a new generation of patriots.
Illegal organizations were created to keep the idea of Kosovo’s independence alive.
The movement’s philosophy shifted: Albanians understood that freedom required great sacrifices.
This period became the prelude to armed resistance.
KLA – Kosovo Liberation Army (1997–1999)
In the 1990s, after the breakup of Yugoslavia, Kosovo Albanians faced the brutal repression of Milosevic’s regime.
In this context, the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) was formed.
Its goal was the liberation of Kosovo and protection of the Albanian population.
Initially labeled a “terrorist organization” by some international powers, perceptions changed as Serbian violence against civilians escalated.
The 1998–1999 war mobilized thousands of fighters and led to NATO intervention, forcing Serbia to withdraw from Kosovo.
The KLA became a symbol of modern Albanian resistance, demonstrating that only through strength and determination could Albanians achieve freedom.
Other Wars for Freedom: Macedonia and Presevo
The KLA spirit spread to other Albanian territories:
National Liberation Army (NLA – Macedonia) in 2001, which sought equal rights for Albanians in Macedonia. The Ohrid Agreement was reached after a short but intense conflict.
Presevo, Bujanovac, and Medveja (2000–2001) saw armed resistance from the Liberation Army of Presevo, Bujanovac, and Medveja (UÇPMB).
These movements showed that the ideal of freedom and national equality was not limited to Kosovo alone.
The Philosophy of the War for Freedom
Fundamentally, Albanian wars were not just about territory: they were about dignity and national existence.
Every Albanian generation, from the Kachaks to the KLA, saw themselves as defenders of a millennia-old heritage.
The struggle for freedom is not a choice, but a necessity for survival.
The Albanian philosophy of freedom can be summarized as:
“We do not ask for more than others, but we will not accept having what is ours taken away.”
From War to State: Kosovo as a New Reality
After 1999, Kosovo entered a new phase: from a liberation war to state-building.
Declaration of Independence on 17 February 2008 marked the culmination of a century of resistance.
Nevertheless, Kosovo’s path to full international recognition remains difficult due to opposition from Serbia and its allies.
This reality demonstrates that the war for freedom does not end with military victory; it continues in diplomacy, economy, and culture Chapter 5 (excerpt): The Albanian National Army — Guarantee of Sovereignty and Strategic Defense Schemes
Fundamental Principles of Defense Doctrine
Defense and Non-Provocation — The doctrine must be clear: a defensive force designed to protect sovereignty and the population, not for expansion.
Credible Deterrence — The nation must develop capabilities that make any adversary hesitate before taking aggressive action.
Support of Society and Rule of Law — The army cooperates with civil institutions, respects the law, and protects human rights.
Strategic Self-Sufficiency — Reducing dependence on foreign supplies in key areas (logistics, ammunition, spare parts).
Resilience and Continuity of Governance — Planning for state functionality under pressure (communications, supplies, healthcare).
Scheme A — Land Space Defense (Focus: Populated Areas and Strategic Corridors)
Objective: Ensure the protection of cities and key transportation routes; prevent penetration of enemy forces inland.
Elements:
Selected territorial defense units (mobile and local units)
Specialized forces for mountainous terrain
Patrol and reconnaissance network (sensors, drones)
Close coordination with civil authorities for information and emergency management
Community Role: Strengthening civil organization for logistical support and intelligence (civil reserve, local command centers)
(This segment is conceptual — no instructions for maneuvers, deployment, or combat tactics.)
Scheme B — Airspace and Cyberspace Defense
Objective: Ensure the integrity of airspace and critical digital infrastructure, and reduce risks of electronic interference and cyberattacks.
Elements:
Radars and sensor systems for detection
Integrated early warning network
Specialized cyber defense units
Procedures for restoring critical services after attacks (disaster recovery)
Policy:
Investment in cyber training
Partnerships with universities and the private sector for defensive capacity
Legal procedures for data protection and critical infrastructure security
Scheme C — Naval Defense and Adriatic Space Control
Objective: Secure coastal supply lines, protect port infrastructure, and ensure navigation in territorial waters.
Elements:
Continuous patrolling
Cooperation with coast guard forces and port authorities
Maritime emergency coordination system
Regional cooperation for joint patrols
Sustainability:
Development of naval maintenance capacities and coastal logistics stations
Procurement of patrol vessels suitable for surveillance and rescue missions
National Mobilization and Reserves
Reserve System: Establish a registry of reservists with periodic training (not necessarily uniform), risk-level-based mobilization plans, and integration mechanisms for reservists who maintain economic capacity.
National Logistics Center: Strategic depots for food, medical, and critical equipment with rotation plans to avoid supply spoilage.
Diaspora Role: Legal mechanisms for financial and logistical support during emergencies (contributions, supplies, expertise).
Logistics, Domestic Production, and Supply Chains
Core Principle: Identify domestic capacities that can produce critical materials (spare parts, basic ammunition, medical support) and gradually expand capabilities through public-private partnerships.
Strategy: Develop a specialized industrial base (maintenance, metal processing, basic electronics), encourage national R&D for drone technologies and surveillance systems.
Diversification: Maintain alternative suppliers and foreign sources in crises to avoid sole dependency.
Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience
Critical Protection: Rules for securing energy, telecommunications, banking networks, and state institutions.
Response Capacity: Prepared incident response teams, procedures for collaboration with private sector and international partners.
Education: National programs to enhance digital skills and security awareness among administration and citizens.
Ethics, Law, and Respect for Human Rights
The army and security institutions must operate within the legal framework and respect international humanitarian law and applicable conventions.
Transparency and Civil Oversight: Parliamentary and judicial mechanisms for monitoring armed forces, reporting, and accountability.
Civil Protection: Clear procedures for evacuation, protection, and humanitarian assistance during conflicts.
Defense Diplomacy and International Cooperation
Multilateral Approach: Integration with strategic partners for training, exercises, and technical assistance (without operational control transfer).
Procurement and Supplies: Fully transparent acquisitions, focusing on technology transfer and domestic capacity building.
Regional Coordination Mechanisms: Agreements to prevent misunderstandings, maintain open military-diplomatic communication channels for de-escalation.
General Scenarios and Strategic Responses (Conceptual Level)
Diplomatic Crisis Scenario: Focus on de-escalation through diplomacy, enhanced monitoring and intelligence collection, partial logistical mobilization.
Border Incident Scenario: Maintain calm, reinforce defensive patrols (non-aggressive), international warning, and appeal for mediation.
Cyberattack Scenario: Activate incident response centers, use backup services, appeal for international assistance to neutralize threat.
Humanitarian/Natural Disaster Scenario: Army mobilized for rescue, aid, and logistical support, cooperating with civil and international organizations.
Education, Training, and Military Culture
National Training Program: Focus on technical skills (drones, secure communication), defensive tactics, military ethics, and civil-military cooperation.
Academies and Specialization Centers: Collaboration with universities for R&D, cyber-labs, and advanced military programs.
Culture of Responsibility: Respect for the law, civic service, and transparency.
Economic Construction of Defense Support
Budget and Priorities: Medium-term planning for sustainable defense expenditure, prioritizing investments that enhance domestic capacities and resilience.
Public-Private Investments: Partnerships for technological and infrastructure development.. Mechanisms for Monitoring and Auditing
Ensures that expenditures protect public interest and do not favor corruption.
Defense Doctrine (Strategic Level)
Fundamental Principles: Defense, deterrence, self-sufficiency, protection of civilians.
Forms of Civil-Military Cooperation and Role of State Institutions
Organizational Structure: Institutional framework only, not maneuvers.
Organizational Map: Central Command, Land Forces, Air Force, Naval Forces, Intelligence, Special Forces, Reserve Units.
Role and Responsibilities of Units at political/administrative level.
Readiness Levels and Mobilization (Conceptual)
Description of Levels: Peace, Increased Readiness, Diplomatic Crisis, Limited Mobilization, Full Mobilization.
Administrative Implications of Each Level: Communication, border control, reserve activation, logistical measures — without tactical coordination.
Logistics and Supply Chains (Policy and Capacity)
Strategic depots, supply chains, vehicle maintenance.
Plan for domestic industry development (e.g., Gramshi) and public-private partnerships (technology transfer, R&D).
Defense Doctrine
The Albanian National Army doctrine is based on core principles:
Defense and Non-Provocation — the army is defensive in nature and not used for aggression.
Credible Deterrence — clear defensive capability warns any aggressor.
Strategic Self-Sufficiency — minimizes reliance on foreign supplies for armaments, ammunition, and critical equipment.
Respect for Law and Human Rights — transparency, civil oversight, and public reporting.
Resilience and Continuity of State Functions — plans for crisis management and protection of critical infrastructure.
Organizational Structure
The army is conceived as an integrated and coordinated structure:
National Central Command — planning, coordination, and strategic decision-making.
Land Forces — responsible for defending cities, key roads, and mountainous areas.
Air Force — airspace protection and monitoring.
Naval Forces — coastal patrolling and safeguarding maritime routes.
Special Forces — special operations, emergency support, and critical responsibilities.
Reservists and Civil Organizations — part of mobilization planning and army support.
Readiness Levels and Mobilization
Readiness levels determine activation of troops and capacities:
Peace — focus on training and infrastructure maintenance.
Increased Readiness — partial reserve activation and intensive monitoring.
Diplomatic Crisis — increased patrols, logistic activation, and border monitoring.
Limited Mobilization — activation of specific units and management of strategic reserves.
Full Mobilization — activation of all national structures and full coordination with civil institutions.
Logistics and Domestic Industry
Strategic depots for ammunition, equipment, food, and medical supplies.
Domestic industry — production of light weapons, basic ammunition, support for armored and electronic equipment.
Public-private partnerships for R&D and technology transfer.
Diversified supply chains to avoid dependency on a single foreign supplier.
Cyber and Digital Defense
Protection of critical infrastructures (energy, telecommunications, banking system).
Incident response centers and emergency recovery procedures.
Staff education and training in cybersecurity.
Collaboration with universities and private sector for technology development.
Air and Naval Defense (Conceptual Level)
Air — monitoring with radars and drones, coordination with civil structures for early warning.
Naval — coastal patrols, regional cooperation, protection of maritime supply lines.
Coordination Scheme — early warning and conceptual response, without operational directives.
Training and Military Academies
Academies and training centers focus on:
Military ethics and international humanitarian law.
Crisis management and civil-military communication.
Drone technology, cyber defense, and R&D.
Law, Ethics, and Responsibility
Use of force must always comply with law and international standards.
Civilian oversight of the army and public reporting.
Prevention of abuses and respect for civilians in all situations.
Diplomacy and International Cooperation
Integration with strategic partners for training and expertise.
Regional agreements to avoid misunderstandings.
Legal and technical collaboration to enhance capacities without creating tensions.
Conceptual Scenarios
Diplomatic Crisis — activation of monitoring and diplomatic warning.
Border Incident — defensive patrolling, international communication, and appeal for mediation.
Cyberattack — emergency recovery, international cooperation, and resilience training.
Humanitarian/Natural Emergency — mobilization for rescue, aid, and coordination with civil organizations.
Chapter 6: Security
Principles of National Security
Principle of Territorial Integrity — protection of every piece of Albanian land and safeguarding borders from any attempt at fragmentation.
Principle of Sovereignty — the state has the right and capacity to enact and defend national policies.
Principle of Civil-Military Cooperation — civil and security institutions operate in full coordination.
Principle of Resilience — the capacity of the state and society to withstand natural, economic, and technological crises.
Industry and Defense Production Development of Domestic Capabilities
Factories for producing protective equipment, basic armaments, drones, and sensor systems.
Production of strategic medical materials: hospitals and national laboratories equipped for mass crises.
Investments in R&D: drone technology, early warning systems, and cybersecurity defense.
Public-private partnerships: collaboration with the industrial and academic sectors to increase self-sufficiency.
Cyber and Technological Security
Protection of critical infrastructures: energy, telecommunications, transport, and banking systems.
National incident response centers: emergency recovery procedures, staff training, continuous monitoring.
Cooperation with universities and the private sector for innovation and advanced training.
Economic and Energy Security
Diversification of energy sources: use of solar, hydro, and gas energy for strategic independence.
Critical supply chains: food, medicine, and industrial raw materials.
National strategic reserves: depots of food, fuel, and medical materials for emergencies.
Crisis Management and Civil Protection
Crisis management structures: coordination centers for natural disasters, pandemics, and industrial accidents.
Collaboration with local communities: activation of citizens and civil organizations for logistical and informational support.
Civil reserves and mobilization: legal and organizational mechanisms for rapid activation of citizens.
Conceptual National Security Scenarios
Diplomatic crisis and international pressure — use of diplomacy and conceptual warnings for de-escalation.
Massive cyberattacks — activation of incident response centers, emergency recovery, and cooperation with international partners.
Natural disaster or health emergency — coordination with the military, civil structures, and international organizations for rescue and aid.
Security Diplomacy and Regional Partnership
Agreements for regional technological and logistical cooperation.
Training and exchange of expertise without endangering neighboring stability.
Open communication channels to prevent misunderstandings and conflicts.
Security Culture and Education
National program for security and defense awareness for all citizens.
Academies and training centers for security professionals and industry experts.
Education on ethics, law, and the protection of human rights.
Conclusion – Vision of the United Albanian States
The history of Albanians is filled with sacrifices, fragmentation, and ongoing challenges for sovereignty. From the declaration of independence in 1912 to modern regional challenges, Albanians have shown determination to protect their identity, land, and national interests.
The United Albanian States is a vision that unites all national capacities: a modern and organized army, strategic industry and domestic self-sufficiency, active diplomacy, and international cooperation. This concept is not merely military; it is an integrated strategy for sovereignty, security, and sustainable development.
Energy, food, technological, and healthcare self-sufficiency form the foundation of national power. The National Army guarantees the protection of every piece of Albanian territory, while diplomacy and international partnerships strengthen strategic position and regional stability.
This vision emphasizes the importance of national unity: preserving identity, culture, and history, protecting Albanians in the region and abroad, and mobilizing all national capacities to ensure independence, respect, and prosperity.
In conclusion, the United Albanian States sends a clear message: the era of fragmentation has passed, and the power of unity, organization, and self-sufficiency is essential for the future of Albanians. This vision is not only a goal but a concrete plan to ensure that future generations inherit a strong, united, and internationally respected nation.
