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By Dr. Elez Biberaj* Twenty-five years after the demise of Hoxha’s totalitarian, communist regime, Albanians have reason to be proud of the political and economic progress that their country has made. Albania is a nation transformed. It has held eight parliamentary elections, with power alternating between major political parties. Democratic norms have largely been embraced, democracy is widely seen as the ideal political system, and the protection of human rights and the separation of powers are enshrined in the constitution. The implementation of reforms has resulted in solid economic growth rates, major infrastructure improvements, and a reduction in poverty. Albania…