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.

AFA Talks is a webinar series by Albanians for America (AFA), designed to bring meaningful conversations to our community with prominent figures in public service, policy, and advocacy. Through these talks, we aim to inform, inspire, and create opportunities for real-time engagement with leaders who shape the issues that matter to Albanian-Americans.

📌 Speaker: Dr. Jakup Azemi

📖 Book: The Making of Modern Kosovo