From RIT Kosovo to Leading Kosovo's Defense Operations

Lieutenant Colonel Ali Haxhimustafa is the Deputy Chief of the Operations and Training Department of the Kosovo Security Force General Staff, responsible for ensuring operational readiness across all KSF units. He serves as the lead planner for Defender Europe 25 and Kosovo’s National Coordinator for the Global Demining Coalition for Ukraine. With extensive command experience and advanced education, including an MBA and a Master of Operational Studies from Fort Leavenworth, he is a key leader in strengthening Kosovo’s defense capabilities.

Studying at RIT Kosovo: Studying at RIT Kosovo shaped my life profoundly by introducing me to academic life, opening new horizons, and building a strong network of future leaders. It strengthened my critical thinking and ability to develop creative solutions to complex issues. As a cadet at the military academy, RITK also provided a valuable shift from a strictly disciplined environment, offering a broader civilian perspective and a new way of thinking.