Summary The search by militant Kosovar Albanians for a means to guarantee Kosovo's independence may draw them into the political struggle in Albania. This could enflame an already volatile situation, removing Albania as a partner in the Kosovo peace process and destabilizing the region. But the situation could worsen if Saudi terrorist Osama bin Laden exploits the unrest to re-establish his network there. Bin Laden's Albanian operation, important to his European organization, was shattered by the current Albanian government and the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. He has attempted to retaliate for the breakup at least once. Chaos in Albania would invite an effort from bin Laden, complicating KFOR's mission in Kosovo and undermining regional stability.