Mehdi Sejdiu
@mehdisejdiu.bsky.social
PhD Candidate Uni Heidelberg in Political Science
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Progressive Katunar
Kosova-Albanian
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Progressive Katunar
Kosova-Albanian
Talked to MCC about the current political instability in Kosova and the issue of the President.
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MCC Votes & Seats: Kosovo’s June 2026 Election - Crisis, Fatigue, and Eggs in the Parliament
YouTube video by Mathias Corvinus Collegium
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August 25, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Talked to MCC about the current political instability in Kosova and the issue of the President.
youtu.be/h6fLi8TAQdI?...
youtu.be/h6fLi8TAQdI?...
Peter Magyar's win might be better for Brussels, but we do not know his stance on the Balkans. Here Orban was actively involved into internal politics: asylum for Gruevski, shielding Dodik and Vucic
On Kosova Hungary became the only rec. that voted against its membership for the Council of Europe🧵
On Kosova Hungary became the only rec. that voted against its membership for the Council of Europe🧵
April 13, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Peter Magyar's win might be better for Brussels, but we do not know his stance on the Balkans. Here Orban was actively involved into internal politics: asylum for Gruevski, shielding Dodik and Vucic
On Kosova Hungary became the only rec. that voted against its membership for the Council of Europe🧵
On Kosova Hungary became the only rec. that voted against its membership for the Council of Europe🧵
Been meanig to read a book on China for a while, and this one was a tour de force. Three generations of women navigating warlords, civil war, and Mao’s rule, history told through fear, survival, and family. Harrowing at times, but deeply human. Wild Swans by Jung Chang. #raftiimehes
March 23, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Been meanig to read a book on China for a while, and this one was a tour de force. Three generations of women navigating warlords, civil war, and Mao’s rule, history told through fear, survival, and family. Harrowing at times, but deeply human. Wild Swans by Jung Chang. #raftiimehes
Review essay of "Sovereignty: Organized Hypocrisy #raftiimehes
Ne shqip poshte ne koment
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Ne shqip poshte ne koment
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Understanding Kosova and the Balkans through the organized hypocrisy of sovereignty
Review essay of "Sovereignty: Organized Hypocrisy
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January 30, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Review essay of "Sovereignty: Organized Hypocrisy #raftiimehes
Ne shqip poshte ne koment
open.substack.com/pub/terechil...
Ne shqip poshte ne koment
open.substack.com/pub/terechil...
While UN and EU are to this date keeping their doors closed for Kosova that declared independence in 2008, the new org. like the Board of Peace or the European Political Community treat it as an equal member.
January 22, 2026 at 8:27 PM
While UN and EU are to this date keeping their doors closed for Kosova that declared independence in 2008, the new org. like the Board of Peace or the European Political Community treat it as an equal member.
My latest Substack on Kosovas Dec 2025 elections and its regional implications. In these elections Kosovar first and foremost voted for political stability.
Link below
Link below
January 5, 2026 at 4:24 PM
My latest Substack on Kosovas Dec 2025 elections and its regional implications. In these elections Kosovar first and foremost voted for political stability.
Link below
Link below
In Feb 2025, Grenell campaigned against Kurti and openly engaged the opposition. This time: radio silence. A growing acceptance that Kurti will be the next PM or a shift toward non-interference?
December 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
In Feb 2025, Grenell campaigned against Kurti and openly engaged the opposition. This time: radio silence. A growing acceptance that Kurti will be the next PM or a shift toward non-interference?
Ledia Xhoga's Misinterpretation follows an Albanian interpreter living in NYC, driven by a compulsive need to help others, when that help is neither asked for nor welcomed. This impulse pulls her into ‘misinterpreted’ situations that slip quickly beyond her control #raftiimehes
December 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Ledia Xhoga's Misinterpretation follows an Albanian interpreter living in NYC, driven by a compulsive need to help others, when that help is neither asked for nor welcomed. This impulse pulls her into ‘misinterpreted’ situations that slip quickly beyond her control #raftiimehes
The Bahamas, which recently recognized Kosova, is now also lifting visas.
Most Caribbean countries recognize 🇽🇰. Of the four recognitions this year, this one looks like a result of small-state diplomacy rather than big-power involvement. Would love to see Jamaica next
Most Caribbean countries recognize 🇽🇰. Of the four recognitions this year, this one looks like a result of small-state diplomacy rather than big-power involvement. Would love to see Jamaica next
December 23, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The Bahamas, which recently recognized Kosova, is now also lifting visas.
Most Caribbean countries recognize 🇽🇰. Of the four recognitions this year, this one looks like a result of small-state diplomacy rather than big-power involvement. Would love to see Jamaica next
Most Caribbean countries recognize 🇽🇰. Of the four recognitions this year, this one looks like a result of small-state diplomacy rather than big-power involvement. Would love to see Jamaica next
Books of 2025:
1. Say Nothing – A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
2. Ditar Kufijsh – Gazmend Kapllani
3. The Book of my lives – Alexander Hemon
4. Sovereignty: Organized Hypocrisy – Stephen D. Krasner
#raftiimehes
Full list: substack.com/home/post/p-...
1. Say Nothing – A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
2. Ditar Kufijsh – Gazmend Kapllani
3. The Book of my lives – Alexander Hemon
4. Sovereignty: Organized Hypocrisy – Stephen D. Krasner
#raftiimehes
Full list: substack.com/home/post/p-...
December 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Books of 2025:
1. Say Nothing – A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
2. Ditar Kufijsh – Gazmend Kapllani
3. The Book of my lives – Alexander Hemon
4. Sovereignty: Organized Hypocrisy – Stephen D. Krasner
#raftiimehes
Full list: substack.com/home/post/p-...
1. Say Nothing – A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
2. Ditar Kufijsh – Gazmend Kapllani
3. The Book of my lives – Alexander Hemon
4. Sovereignty: Organized Hypocrisy – Stephen D. Krasner
#raftiimehes
Full list: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Jovan Vicentijevic admitted that he was among 120 Kosovar-Serb soldiers trained in Pasuljanske Livade, a Serbian military base.
Then interior minister Alexander Vulin in 2021 had stated that to return Kosovo, Serbs born in Kosovo would be enough.
Then interior minister Alexander Vulin in 2021 had stated that to return Kosovo, Serbs born in Kosovo would be enough.
December 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Jovan Vicentijevic admitted that he was among 120 Kosovar-Serb soldiers trained in Pasuljanske Livade, a Serbian military base.
Then interior minister Alexander Vulin in 2021 had stated that to return Kosovo, Serbs born in Kosovo would be enough.
Then interior minister Alexander Vulin in 2021 had stated that to return Kosovo, Serbs born in Kosovo would be enough.
Dragisa and Jovan Vicentijevic and Igor Dimovic responsible for the Iber-Lepenc attack on critical infrastructure in Nov. 2024 were indicted yesterday. Dimovic is affiliated with Serbia's intelligence agencies. The investigation was supported by FBI.
December 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Dragisa and Jovan Vicentijevic and Igor Dimovic responsible for the Iber-Lepenc attack on critical infrastructure in Nov. 2024 were indicted yesterday. Dimovic is affiliated with Serbia's intelligence agencies. The investigation was supported by FBI.
Every November I try to read a fiction and non-fiction Albanian themed book. Here's my selection for this year #raftiimehes
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Every November I try to read a fiction and non-fiction Albanian themed book. Here's my selection for this year #raftiimehes
Wrote this a month ago and yesterday Memli Krasniqi the head of the second biggest party in 🇽🇰 resigned.
November 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Wrote this a month ago and yesterday Memli Krasniqi the head of the second biggest party in 🇽🇰 resigned.
The unusual thing about the Kosova-Serbia conflict, is not that Kosova seceded and declared independence, because everyone in Yugoslavia seceded. It is that Serbia does not recognize it.
November 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The unusual thing about the Kosova-Serbia conflict, is not that Kosova seceded and declared independence, because everyone in Yugoslavia seceded. It is that Serbia does not recognize it.
Breaking! Syria has recognized Kosova!
Syria is the third country this year to recognize Kosova after Kenya and Sudan. This marks the 120th recognition of the Republic of Kosova
Syria is the third country this year to recognize Kosova after Kenya and Sudan. This marks the 120th recognition of the Republic of Kosova
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Breaking! Syria has recognized Kosova!
Syria is the third country this year to recognize Kosova after Kenya and Sudan. This marks the 120th recognition of the Republic of Kosova
Syria is the third country this year to recognize Kosova after Kenya and Sudan. This marks the 120th recognition of the Republic of Kosova
Thread on Local Elections in Kosova 2025.
The first round of #Kosova’s local elections has set the stage for a highly competitive run-off.
Most parties held onto the municipalities they, but the majority of races are heading into run-offs.
The first round of #Kosova’s local elections has set the stage for a highly competitive run-off.
Most parties held onto the municipalities they, but the majority of races are heading into run-offs.
October 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Thread on Local Elections in Kosova 2025.
The first round of #Kosova’s local elections has set the stage for a highly competitive run-off.
Most parties held onto the municipalities they, but the majority of races are heading into run-offs.
The first round of #Kosova’s local elections has set the stage for a highly competitive run-off.
Most parties held onto the municipalities they, but the majority of races are heading into run-offs.
The man who financed a paramilitary attack in Banjska and refuses to this day to hand over the terrorists, is now talking about stability. There is nothing more stable to the region than NATO allies supporting a Kosovar state to defend itself.
October 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The man who financed a paramilitary attack in Banjska and refuses to this day to hand over the terrorists, is now talking about stability. There is nothing more stable to the region than NATO allies supporting a Kosovar state to defend itself.
Watched Vucic's interview for Newmax. He literally starts by lying about Trumps popularity in Serbia. Trumps actual popularity in Serbia is at 44% and below Putin and Xi. (IRI poll Sep. 2025). Serbia is not an ally of the U.S.
September 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Watched Vucic's interview for Newmax. He literally starts by lying about Trumps popularity in Serbia. Trumps actual popularity in Serbia is at 44% and below Putin and Xi. (IRI poll Sep. 2025). Serbia is not an ally of the U.S.
Serbian Paralell structures in Kosova are used to intimidate and threaten local Serbs. Local politician Petrovic and Ristic, who ran against the Serb List, state that Kosovo-Serbs in those institutions have been either fired or had a massive reduction of salary for not supporting the Serb List.
September 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Serbian Paralell structures in Kosova are used to intimidate and threaten local Serbs. Local politician Petrovic and Ristic, who ran against the Serb List, state that Kosovo-Serbs in those institutions have been either fired or had a massive reduction of salary for not supporting the Serb List.
In 2023, YIHR identified 250 graffitis "When the army returns to Kosovo" around Serbia. Now 🇷🇸 engineer Danijel Dasic said that State Auditor of Serbia, during an audit of the Serbian Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, found that this ministry spent €217k for the murals.
September 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In 2023, YIHR identified 250 graffitis "When the army returns to Kosovo" around Serbia. Now 🇷🇸 engineer Danijel Dasic said that State Auditor of Serbia, during an audit of the Serbian Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, found that this ministry spent €217k for the murals.
Në çdo palë zgjedhje lokale në Kosovë fillojnë shakatë për asambleistat. Në një shkrim për Sbunker kam folur për rëndësinë politike që mund të ketë asambleisti në përfaqësimin e lagjës e fshatit në kuvendin komunal
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Mes talljes dhe votës: pse kandidatët për anëtarë të kuvendeve komunale në Kosovë duhet të merren seriozisht
Deri në vitin 2023, paga bazë e anëtarëve të kuvendit komunal (asamblistit) ishte vetëm 220 euro. Për vite me radhë, paga e ulët e ka bërë pothuajse të pamundshme që subjektet politike të rekrutojnë i...
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September 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Në çdo palë zgjedhje lokale në Kosovë fillojnë shakatë për asambleistat. Në një shkrim për Sbunker kam folur për rëndësinë politike që mund të ketë asambleisti në përfaqësimin e lagjës e fshatit në kuvendin komunal
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sbunker.org/opinion/mes-...
Wanted to read something from Africa and opted for this anthology. The Penguin Book of Modern African Poetry contains poems from various poets of the continent. I especially enjoyed the political ones.
#raftiimehes
#raftiimehes
September 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Wanted to read something from Africa and opted for this anthology. The Penguin Book of Modern African Poetry contains poems from various poets of the continent. I especially enjoyed the political ones.
#raftiimehes
#raftiimehes
Fun-fact there are more Kosovar-Swiss players playing for Kosova than Switzerland.
While Switzerland has only Xhaka (who played for them before the Kosovar team entered FIFA), Kosova has at least 5 Swiss-born players, with Avdullahu being the latest addition.
While Switzerland has only Xhaka (who played for them before the Kosovar team entered FIFA), Kosova has at least 5 Swiss-born players, with Avdullahu being the latest addition.
September 5, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Fun-fact there are more Kosovar-Swiss players playing for Kosova than Switzerland.
While Switzerland has only Xhaka (who played for them before the Kosovar team entered FIFA), Kosova has at least 5 Swiss-born players, with Avdullahu being the latest addition.
While Switzerland has only Xhaka (who played for them before the Kosovar team entered FIFA), Kosova has at least 5 Swiss-born players, with Avdullahu being the latest addition.
A thought-provoking! In The Denial of Death, Ernest Becker argues that much of what we do is shaped by our fear of mortality. To cope, we create “immortality projects” in the form of families, causes, nations, legacies to have a lasting impact in the world. #raftiimehes
August 31, 2025 at 8:53 AM
A thought-provoking! In The Denial of Death, Ernest Becker argues that much of what we do is shaped by our fear of mortality. To cope, we create “immortality projects” in the form of families, causes, nations, legacies to have a lasting impact in the world. #raftiimehes