Alkida Lushaj is an Assistant Lecturer at the University of New York Tirana, teaching ”Topics in Security Studies” and ”American Government and Politics” courses. She has previously been working as an advisor of one MP in Albanian Parliament, and held internships in Albanian Parliament, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania, and UNDP/IICPSD in Istanbul. Alkida holds a three-year Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Tirana, a two-year Master’s Degree in Diplomacy and International Relations in the EU from the University of Tirana, and a two-year second Master Degree in “European Studies – Eurasia” from Istanbul University. Fully dedicated to research, Alkida Lushaj is the author and co-author of numerous articles, studies, and publications addressing political and social issues.