n this episode, Dr. Jakup Azemi, author of The Making of Modern Kosovo (Bloomsbury Academic, 2025), joins AFA Talks to discuss leadership, non-violence, and the political journey that shaped modern Kosovo.

Drawing from his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Azemi offers insights into the role of Ibrahim Rugova’s vision, Kosovo’s democratic identity, and the continuing importance of unity, civic engagement, and diplomacy in the region’s future.

Guest: Ambassador (ret.) Alexander Arvizu, former U.S. Ambassador to Albania In this episode, Albanians for America (AFA) hosts a conversation with Ambassador Arvizu, who shares insights from over three decades of diplomatic service and reflects on his time as U.S. Ambassador to Albania (2010–2015). The discussion explores:

• U.S. policy and regional security in the Balkans

• The power of diaspora advocacy

• Lessons in diplomacy, democracy, and leadership

In this episode, we welcomed Robert Lulgjuraj (Candidate for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District) and Diamant Hysenaj (Candidate for New York’s 14th Congressional District) — two Albanian-Americans running for the U.S. Congress. The discussion highlights their personal journeys, their vision for public service, and what it means to represent the Albanian-American community at the national level.

In this inaugural episode, we are joined by Jason Steinbaum, former Staff Director of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, for an in-depth conversation on U.S. foreign policy, Albanian-American advocacy, and the role of diaspora engagement in Washington.