Papers by Sebahate J Shala
SSRN, 2019
An increasing amount of literature links the quality of institutions and governance to economic p... more An increasing amount of literature links the quality of institutions and governance to economic performance across the economies. In this respect, the maintenance of rule of law plays a critical role, for it encourages growth, investments and innovations, and firm growth and business development. This article examines the effect of rule of law on economic growth in Kosovo and argues that the deficiencies in rule of law, the judiciary in particular, and uncontrolled levels of corruption have negatively impacted economic growth in the country—by directly affecting growth, and indirectly—through lowering investments and risking business environment. The data shows mixed results. Its availability is problematic, too. Moreover, the data is inconsistent and controversial, rendering it difficult to draw a clear and concise conclusion. In analyzing the case of Kosovo, a number of factors must be taken into consideration including foreign rule and administration, lack of full international recognition, the country’s disadvantaged status in former Yugoslavia, and repression and war in the 1990s—which to a great extent—have influenced and determined the quality of institutions and governance, henceforth economic performance.
Key words: economic growth, rule of law, the independence of the judiciary, corruption, doing business, investments.
This article takes on the recent efforts of Kosovo institutions to abrogate the Law on the Specia... more This article takes on the recent efforts of Kosovo institutions to abrogate the Law on the Specialist Chambers, including developments that led to this event, and political consequences that Kosovo could face in international arena, if this Court is overruled. The second part provides an argument why the establishment of this court was necessary considering that international justice mechanisms, the ICTY, UNMIK and EULEX, failed to adjudicate war crimes in Kosovo, specifically those involving the KLA senior officials.
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In the last two decades, the international peace and security studies have been dominat... more ABSTRACT
In the last two decades, the international peace and security studies have been dominated by a debate over the alternations in the contemporary war—encouraged by the “New War.” The “New War” theory holds that “new wars” are different from earlier wars with respect to actors, goals, methods of fighting and means of financing. “New wars” are increasingly fought between state and non-state actors, on identity politics and economic predation, and primarily target civilians rather than military objectives. The historical and empirical accounts, including this paper, however do not support the “New War” propositions. This paper approaches the Islamic State war from the “New War” perspective; by utilizing academic and field research, as well as governmental and non-governmental and media reports, it argues that the Islamic State war cannot be classified as a “new” war for it displays features of both “new” and “old” wars.
Key words: new wars; contemporary war; globalization; war economy; ideology; identity politics
SSRN, 2016
Although, there is a considerable literature which analyzes the UN Mission in Kosovo from differe... more Although, there is a considerable literature which analyzes the UN Mission in Kosovo from different perspectives, limited attention has been given to the mission " s contribution in confronting with war crimes and crimes against humanity in Kosovo committed by the Milosevic regime against Kosovo Albanians during the 1998-1999. This article intends to provide a comprehensive analysis of international justice mechanisms – UNMIK and the ICTY – in dealing with the past injustices in Kosovo by identifying their flaws and shortcomings, as well as exploring factors that impacted their performance and effectiveness. By using the existing literature, international organizations " reports, governmental documents, and media articles, the article argues that international community failed to deal with transitional justice issues in Kosovo – fighting impunity and delivering justice to victims as well as strengthening the rule of law and achieving reconciliation between the communities. In its endeavors to documenting the past crimes, international mechanisms relied mainly on retributive justice whilst ignoring restorative and reparation measures under justifications to preserving peace and stability in Kosovo. Regretfully, seventeen years after the war, justice in Kosovo remains an " unfinished business, " with a potential of negative implications to peace and reconciliation amongst the ethnic groups.
This paper analyzes the UN Security Council reforms - the enlargement of the Council and the rest... more This paper analyzes the UN Security Council reforms - the enlargement of the Council and the restriction of the use of veto power - arguing that the expansion of the Council is a mission impossible for 2020 due to the extreme disagreements between aspirant countries and the P5 on the right to veto power to the new permanent members, lack of consensus on a viable option, and the obstacles to changing the UN Charter.
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This article explores and analyzes the conflict between Trump administration and the press regard... more This article explores and analyzes the conflict between Trump administration and the press regarding facts and the truth, a conflict which turned into a "running war" - once Donald Trump took the office, the proliferation of fake news, and the polarizing effect of social media during the 2016 U.S. election.
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Papers by Sebahate J Shala
Key words: economic growth, rule of law, the independence of the judiciary, corruption, doing business, investments.
In the last two decades, the international peace and security studies have been dominated by a debate over the alternations in the contemporary war—encouraged by the “New War.” The “New War” theory holds that “new wars” are different from earlier wars with respect to actors, goals, methods of fighting and means of financing. “New wars” are increasingly fought between state and non-state actors, on identity politics and economic predation, and primarily target civilians rather than military objectives. The historical and empirical accounts, including this paper, however do not support the “New War” propositions. This paper approaches the Islamic State war from the “New War” perspective; by utilizing academic and field research, as well as governmental and non-governmental and media reports, it argues that the Islamic State war cannot be classified as a “new” war for it displays features of both “new” and “old” wars.
Key words: new wars; contemporary war; globalization; war economy; ideology; identity politics
Drafts by Sebahate J Shala
Key words: economic growth, rule of law, the independence of the judiciary, corruption, doing business, investments.
In the last two decades, the international peace and security studies have been dominated by a debate over the alternations in the contemporary war—encouraged by the “New War.” The “New War” theory holds that “new wars” are different from earlier wars with respect to actors, goals, methods of fighting and means of financing. “New wars” are increasingly fought between state and non-state actors, on identity politics and economic predation, and primarily target civilians rather than military objectives. The historical and empirical accounts, including this paper, however do not support the “New War” propositions. This paper approaches the Islamic State war from the “New War” perspective; by utilizing academic and field research, as well as governmental and non-governmental and media reports, it argues that the Islamic State war cannot be classified as a “new” war for it displays features of both “new” and “old” wars.
Key words: new wars; contemporary war; globalization; war economy; ideology; identity politics