WikiLeaks is shocking the world, but it will help Albania in finding the truth on the influences that its neighbors have had in its domestic and foreign policy.

Referring to the 822 secret files published in the American website, which mention the name of Albania, historian Sabri Godo thinks that this is the moment where we can finally learn the truth about 1997.

“I am convinced for one thing… during that time, we had for sure foreign intervention. Things were not organized only from the inside. Nobody could have given the events of ’96 such a great importance if it was not for foreign support. But the details on how this was made possible are not yet clear. Nevertheless, they belong to the past and they should not have any influence in the actual relations. But of course, we should take notes,” said historian Sabri Godo.

When asked about a clear American influence when rejecting the Sea Border Agreement with Greece, Godo said that “I would not be surprised by an indirect American influence. This is related to general strategic interests and to the policy that is followed by a certain country. In any case, America has supported our interests. This will provoke a debate, which will include the entire world. I consider it as a beneficial thing and maybe the governments will face difficulties because those who don’t know the past are destined to repeat their mistakes.”