Shinasi A Rama

Shinasi A Rama is a Clinical Professor of Politics at New York University (NYU), specializing in the International Relations Program within the College of Arts & Science. He is affiliated with the NYU Alexander Hamilton Center for Political Economy and has served as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Albanian Studies. His background includes leadership roles in the Albanian Student Movement and co-founding the Democratic Party of Albania, alongside political advising for the Provisional Government of Kosova and the Rambouillet Conference delegation.

Education:

• M.Phil and Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University
• M.A. in International Relations from the University of South Carolina

Research Interests:

• International Relations
• Comparative Politics
• IR Theory
• Balance of Power
• Political State Analysis
• Nationalism and Revolutions

Rama's work critically examines state formation, medieval political theories, and post-communist transitions, particularly in Albanian and Kosovar contexts.

Selected Articles: His publications analyze the impact of student movements, state collapse in Kosovo, medieval international politics, and post-communist governance, reflecting a focus on historical and contemporary political challenges in the Balkans.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Meritorious Recognition Award (2015), University Kadri Zeka, Gjilan, Kosova
• Humanitarian Award (2012), Foundation Plave-Guci
• Citation of Merit (2012), The President of the Bronx, NY
• Citation of Honor (2012), The President of Manhattan, NY
• Hooder (2007), NYU Graduate School of Arts & Science
• Outstanding Teacher Award (2003), NYU College of Arts & Science

Advising and Political Engagement: Rama has advised Kosovar governments and international delegations during critical periods. He currently focuses on research projects about state collapse and Ottoman identity formation without listed formal advisees.

Labs and Current Projects: Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Albanian Studies. Ongoing work includes books on *The Heart of Darkness* (state collapse) and *Identity Formation in the Ottoman Empire* (historical transitions).