Albania Case Study
Background Information –provide general and in-depth details on the country of your choice-E.g.: Its birth-origin as a nation-geographic location-its people ethnicity
Historical Factors –provide an historical chronology-specific dates-times that shaped the nation
Were they colonized- by whom-when did they get independence- dis they had to wage a struggle for independence
Political Structure –Institutions- provide information on the type of government/governance the type of governmental institutions the nation has adopted (monarchy-prime minister-president- what type of classification it falls under- democracy-authoritarian- communist etc…
Societal Factors –provide information on the social –societal structure and the factors- (associated with the standard of living- men women children lifespan) what role religion plays in the lives of the citizens if any
Political Culture- Identity-provide information on the type of politics the nation exhibits- how does the political culture affects its relationship with other nations how does the geographic location and its religious affinity affects its sense of identity.
Economic Systems -Institutions –provide information on the economic wealth of the nation- mineral resources if any-the type of economic system practiced- provide information on its relationship with the IMF- World Bank and other lending institutions if any-state whether these relationships shape the type of economic policies that the government pursue-
Summary- Give a pragmatic summary of the nation from its inception to the present and an assessment /outlook for the future
