Serial Article
| DOI |
10.7336/academicus.2012.06.06 |
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https://academicus.edu.al/?subpage=volumes&nr=6 |
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https://academicus.edu.al |
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https://academicus.edu.al/nr6/Academicus-MMXII-6-062-070.html |
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https://academicus.edu.al/nr6/Academicus-MMXII-6-062-070.pdf |
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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
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OA – Open Access |
| OA License |
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
Full Title
English
(eng)
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Academicus International Scientific Journal |
| Publisher (01) |
Academicus International Scientific Journal |
| Country of publication |
Albania
(AL)
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ISSN
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20793715 |
| Product Form |
Printed Journal
(JB)
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ISSN
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23091088 |
| Product Form |
Online Journal
(JD)
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| Journal Volume Number |
6 |
| Journal Issue Date (YYYY/MM) |
2012 / 06 |
Title
English
(eng)
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Italy and Albania: The political and economic alliance and the Italian invasion of 1939 |
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By (author)
(A01)
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Peter Tase |
| Affiliation |
International Programs Assistant to Secretary General, International Federation of Engineering Education Societies, USA, Dr. |
| Number of Pages |
9 |
| First Page |
62 |
| Last Page |
70 |
| Language of text |
English
(eng)
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| Publication Date (YYYY/MM) |
2012 / 06 |
| Copyright |
2012, Academicus |
Abstract
Main description
(01)
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As the successful coup d’etat of Rome in October 27 – 29, 1922, successfully unfolded and Benito Mussolini emerged into power,
the threat of invasion and spread of fascism was looming over southeastern Europe and North African countries of Ethiopia,
Libya and Somalia. Mussolini’s intentions would not be perceptible until October, 1935, the invasion of Ethiopia and consequently
almost four years later with the invasion of Albania in April 7th, 1939, which is considered by many as the prelude to World
War II. Italy’s role and support towards the implementation of infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives
in Albania proved to be essential. The fascist regime of Benito Mussolini was also a strategic ally for King Zog I who was
in a desperate need to establish a stable government and secure his monarchy. Although King Zog I came to power with the immense
help of Yugoslavia, months later he established strong ties with Italy and worked tirelessly to foster strategic bilateral
relations with Mussolini’s administration. Italo-Yugoslav Relations improved greatly after the signing of a bilateral agreement
in March 25, 1937, therefore Benito Mussolini had the green light from the Yugoslav government – which brought King Zog I
into power in December, 1924 – to storm with loans, equipment and human assets the newly created Albanian government which
later would become a Kingdom under the rule of Zog I. The focus of this Essay will be the impact of Italian – Albanian Strategic
Alliance, a detailed analysis on the pact of Tirana (1926), the Italian Strategic Interests on western Balkans and its subsequent
invasion in April, 1939.
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