There has been increased discussion about the possibility of unification between Albania and Kosovo. Importantly, the idea has been explicitly supported by the leaders of Kosovo's largest political party and its new prime minister, Albin Kurti. It also seems to have the support of the Albanian Prime Minister, Edi Rama. But it is an idea that is also extremely controversial and has been repeatedly rejected by the wider international community, including most of Kosovo and Albania's Western partners. So, what lies behind the idea of unification? And could Kosovo and Albania really unite?

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The creation of an independent Albania in 1913 left almost half the Albanian people living in neighbouring states. As a result, many Albanians have long supported the idea of unification between the Albanian speaking territories of the Western Balkans. However, others are more modest and propose to focus on unification between Kosovo and Albania. But could this happen? While the idea may be superficially appealing, it isn't clear whether it would really enjoy widespread support. More to the point, there are huge legal and political impediments to the idea.

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0:00 Introduction and Titles
0:40 Renewed talk of Kosovo-Albania unification
1:55 Background to Kosovo and Albania
2:57 The history of Albania and the Albanians
5:34 Why is there talk of unification?
8:25 Could Kosovo and Albania really unite?
10:55 Wider international opposition to unification

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