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The Art of Governance: Albania’s Strategic Innovation in Global Politics

Introduction by Jeta Kreka (SFS’23), Georgetown University Qatar

November 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Georgetown University in Qatar

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Introduction by Jeta Kreka (SFS’23), Georgetown University Qatar

Moderated by Rogaia Abusharaf, Professor, Georgetown University Qatar

Prime Minister Rama has led Albania since 2013 and the Socialist Party since 2005. Before assuming premiership, he served as Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports, and then as Mayor of Tirana for three consecutive terms. He is also an established painter with exhibitions around the world, and previously played professional basketball for Dinamo Tirana and the Albanian national team.

Speakers

H.E. Edi Rama

Rogaia Abusharaf

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