Former Albanian President Ilir Meta has raised concerns about the United States potentially overlooking Albania and the Western Balkans, emphasizing the region's importance as a key European and NATO ally. Meta highlighted the challenges faced by the Balkans, including external interference from actors like Russia hindering EU integration and NATO membership.
Albania, once an authoritarian Marxist country with strained relations with the U.S., has transformed into a staunch pro-U.S. nation with a significant diaspora in America. Despite its contributions to U.S. foreign policy objectives, Albania feels neglected by President Biden and Western policymakers.
