The Western Balkan nation of Albania is an increasingly strategic partner for the West. On key issues including Europe's immigration challenges and NATO's military alliance, the small country is drawing big power interest whilst it navigates the hurdles of becoming an EU member state.

We travel to Tirana where Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama tells Ghida Fakhry of his country's 'blind love' for Europe and warns of the rising nationalism on the continent.

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