The imposition of secularism by the ruling elites catalyzed a conservative backlash that has continued to shape the religious and political landscape of the country since independence.

Nationalism in Central Europe has deep historical roots dating back to the 19th century. During this time, the decline of empires and the rise of nation-states fostered the growth of national ...

Albanian nationalism was essentially an elite-driven 20th century phenomenon. While other Eastern European variants were imported—often ... The second significant factor that helps to explain the rise ...