unclassified MG' L' HOXHA Skopje, 21st of June 2005

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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
unclassified
MG. L. HOXHA
Skopje,
21st of June 2005
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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
CONTENT OF BRIEFING

• FUNDAMENTAL PURPOSES OF THE NSS
• CONCEPT AND PRINCIPLES OF THE NSS
• SECURITY OBJECTIVES
• SECURITY ENVIRONMENT
• INTERNAL RISKS THREATS
• EXTERNAL RISKS THREATS
• NATIONAL INTERESTS
• STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP OF SECURITY

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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY

• The National Security Strategy of the Republic
  of Albania
• is a document of national character
• It is based on the constitution of the
  Republic of Albania
• It reflects the developments of state policy
  for the security
• of citizens, the society of Albanian
  democratic state
• against external and internal risks and
  threats.

Approved by Law 9322, dated 25.11.2004
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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
FUNDAMENTAL PURPOSES OF THE NSS

• The exercise of sovereignty of the Republic of
  Albania
• Protection of independence and territorial
  integrity
• Protection of life and property
• Constant democratic development and economic
• prosperity
• Protection of national values and dignity
• Membership in international security structures

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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
PRINCIPLES OF NSS

• THE FUNDAMENTAL FEATURE OF THE SECURITY STRATEGY
  IS RESPECTING THE RULE OF LAW.
• INTEGRATION INTO EUROPEAN AND EURO-ATLANTIC
  STRUCTURES.
• TRANSFORMATION FROM A CONSUMER TO A SECURITY
  CONTRIBUTOR COUNTRY.
• AN ACTIVE SECURITY STRATEGY.
• PRIORITY BASED SELECTION IN THE USE OF RESOURSES
• DIALOGUE COOPERATION.
• PROMOTION OF RAPID FREE MARKET DEVELOPMENT.
• STRENGTHEN THE COUNTRYS SECURITY INSTITUTIONS
• ARMED FORCES AS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT
  COUNTRYS SECURITY INSTITUTIONS.

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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
THE SECURITY OBJECTIVES

• MAIN GOAL - Creating a fundamental interactive
  relationship between
• National interests
• National needs/requirements
• National capabilities / resources

SHORT MID LONG
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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
THE SECURITY OBJECTIVES
SHORT MID TERM

• Peace and security in the country.
• Regional cooperation.
• Enhancement of democratic society and respect
  for
• human rights.
• Strengthening of security institutions and
  instruments.
• Economic development.

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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
THE SECURITY OBJECTIVES
SHORT MID TERM
Integration into Euro-Atlantic and
European Legislation approach to EU
standards. Integration into Euro-Atlantic
and European Environment and natural resource
protection . Integration into Euro-Atlantic
and European The modernization of the
Albanian Armed Forces. Integration into
Euro-Atlantic and European War against
terrorism, Integration into Euro-Atlantic and
European Fight against organized crime and
corruption.
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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
THE ENVIRONMENT OF SECURITY

• Albania as a part of a changing world
• Geo-strategic position of Albania
• Balkan historical outcomes
• Totalitarian heritage and, long transition
• 97 Albanian crisis
• 99 Kosova humanitarian crisis
• Consolidation of domestic security
• The role of Albanian factor in the region
• Cooperation, dialog and transparency
• among countries in the region

ALBANIA
East/Central European countries integration
NATO/BE
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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
RISK AND THREATS

• INTERNAL
• Organized crime
• Political instability
• Insufficient economic growth and
• development
• Illegal immigration
• Natural / Human made disasters
• Demographic concerns
• Disinformation
• Insufficient development of education,
• science and culture

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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
RISK AND THREATS

• EXTERNAL
• Military use of force
• Nationalism and ethnic conflicts
• Terrorism
• Organized crime
• Illegal trafficking
• Proliferation of WMD
• Global environmental pollution and diseases

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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
NATIONAL INTERESTS

• Exercise of sovereignty,
• National independence and territorial integrity
• Protection of constitutional order
• Protection of citizens life and their
  fundamental rights and duties
• Economic development
• Protection of properties and values

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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
ELEMENTS OF NATIONAL SECURITY

• DIPLOMACY
• PROTECTION OF PUBLICS ORDER AND SECURITY
• ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL POLICY
• CIVIL DEFENSE
• ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH
• RELATION WITH THE PUBLIC OPINION
• DEFENSE POLICY

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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
DEFENCE POLICY
The strategic objective of the foreign policy of
the Republic of Albania is integration into
European and Euro-Atlantic security structures,
objective which has now not only the full support
of the Albanian public, but also that of the
whole political spectrum in our country. In this
framework, Albania considers its integration in
the NATO not only as a security factor, but also
as an important long-term investment towards
Euro-Atlantic integration of the country. The
defense policy, described in the NSS, is an
important, active part of the National Security
system, which take into consideration the
strategic environment, advantages and challenges,
risks and threats against our national security.
It refines concepts and defines objectives and
tasks for the Albanian Armed Forces.
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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
STRATEGIC SECURITY LEADERSHIP
PARLIAMENT PRESIDENT COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP OF SECURITY

• approves laws in the security and defense field
• has constitutional competencies to declare
• state of war,
• state of emergency,
• partial and general mobilization,
• ratification of the agreements
• scrutiny, management and approval of budget and
  official policies.

PARLIAMENT
PRESIDENT
Is the highest functionary responsible for the
realization of mission, principles and the
objectives of countrys security and for the
protection and development of the national
interests.
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
Advisory role to the President
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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP OF SECURITY
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

• CM is the highest organ of the executive
  power.
• CM is responsible for the implementation of the
  NSS and the state and
• developments of security instruments and
  national resources.
• CM defines the main directions of security
  policy, submits them to
• the National Security Council and leads the
  activity of organs and
• institutions in accordance with Constitution
  and laws.

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REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GENERAL
STAFF OF THE ARMED FORCES
Thank You!
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