http://dspace.epoka.edu.al/handle/1/2599 2026-04-05T22:08:31Z 2026-04-05T22:08:31Z Ceccoli, Davide Crimi http://dspace.epoka.edu.al/handle/1/2692 2026-02-04T20:14:12Z 2025-01-17T00:00:00Z

On Theological, Philosophical and Sociological Themes Ceccoli, Davide Crimi The article is the report of an attempt to connect Manlio Sgalambro, philosopher and theologian, standard-bearer of "negative theology", with Luigi Moraldi, hermeneutist and exegete of the "gnostic texts", who was part of the international team of translation of the Nag-Hammadi manuscripts. The meeting did not take place, but it remains a correspondence of great interest both for the contents it deals with and for the specific approaches of the two great intellectuals on the subject that, even in the present of this 21st century, continues to be overwhelming for the general system of knowledge.

2025-01-17T00:00:00Z Leka, Gjeraqina Shehu, Shefik Ibraimi, Ebrar http://dspace.epoka.edu.al/handle/1/2691 2026-02-04T20:10:54Z 2025-01-17T00:00:00Z

Analyzing North Macedonia’s Size and Power in the Context of its Foreign Policy Conduct Leka, Gjeraqina; Shehu, Shefik; Ibraimi, Ebrar The purpose of this article is to explore the smallness and weakness of the Republic of North Macedonia by observing its foreign policy behavior since its independence to the present day. Instead of focusing on criteria that rely on internal determining factors, the aim of this paper is to investigate the size and power of a state by observing its external behavior. To fulfill this purpose, the article employs a case study methodology. Specifically, it uses the case of the Republic of North Macedonia to observe and evaluate its smallness and weakness based on the demonstrated foreign policy behavior of this state, especially in its efforts to deal with external challenges. The contextualized analysis is expected to contribute to an enhanced understanding of how the main patterns of a state's foreign policy behavior may dictate its size and power and consequently its place and role within the international system.

2025-01-17T00:00:00Z Karsten, Andreas SJ Van der Bank, Marjone http://dspace.epoka.edu.al/handle/1/2690 2026-02-04T20:08:10Z 2025-01-17T00:00:00Z

Intragovernmental governance in South Africa An analysis of recent jurisprudence Karsten, Andreas SJ; Van der Bank, Marjone In the South African local government domain, municipalities' ability to execute legislative and executive powers is vested in municipal councils (section 151(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996). Given the importance of a municipal council from a functionality perspective, any suspension of executive or legislative decision-making powers can impede the realization of municipal councils' constitutional purpose, specifically, the objective to provide democratic and accountable governance to local communities. In recent years, local coalition governments have been seen more frequently, partly due to the number of hang councils in South Africa. Governance suffers because of the resulting volatility caused by political standoffs. The departing premise hereto is that the realization of a democratic and accountable government depends on the degree of functionality of every municipal council. Conversely, in councils, volatility can adversely compromise democratic and accountable governance. During recent years, coalition governments in local government have been seen more frequently, partly due to the number of hung councils in South Africa. This article builds on the legal insight provided in the case of the Premier, Gauteng and Others v Democratic Alliance and Others; All Tshwane Councillors who are Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters and Another v Democratic Alliance and Others; African National Congress v Democratic Alliance and Others [2021] ZACC 34. The authors considered using governance mechanisms to provide better support and guidance to ensure the continuation of democratic and accountable government practices, where fractured coalitions have caused governance fallouts in municipal councils.

2025-01-17T00:00:00Z Anastasi, Aurela http://dspace.epoka.edu.al/handle/1/2689 2026-02-04T20:03:53Z 2025-01-17T00:00:00Z

Gender Equality and Property Rights in Family Relations Reforming the Albanian Legislation Anastasi, Aurela This paper seeks to examine various facets of gender-related property rights in Albania. It aims to elucidate implementation of the law can be distorted by erroneous mentalities and gender stereotypes, striving to find solutions to mitigate their impact. The purpose is to bring attention to shortcomings of laws, while contributing to the enforcement of legislation with a renewed focus on gender equality and fair family relations. The objective is to highlight the importance of law reforms and positive measures in eradicating misunderstandings during implementation of the laws. The methodology is predominantly grounded in the critical examination of legislation, considering historical and comparative perspectives, analyzing case law from courts, and observing institutional practices in Albania.

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