Situation in Belarus
September 25 – October 1
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Once a week, in coordination with a group of prominent Belarusian analysts, we provide analytical commentaries on the most topical and relevant issues, including the behind-the-scenes processes occurring in Belarus. These commentaries are available in Belarusian, Russian, and English.
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Constitutional referendum: main consequences
April 12, 2022
Speakers: Anatoliy Lebedko, Andrei Kazakevich
Video
How to count the political prisoners: are the new criteria needed?
March 28, 2022
Speakers: Aleh Hulak, Aleh Aheyeu, Viachaslau Kasinierau
Video
Paternalism In Decline, Belarusian Euroscepticism, And The Influence Of Russia
October 11, 2021
Video
Industrial cooperation: aircraft, railways, software, other
September 25 – October 1
A New Phase of Industrialization: Embracing Import Substitution
September 18 – September 24
Basic Integration Course: North Korea
September 11 – September 17
Isolationism as a Fundamental Political and Economic Strategy
September 4 – September 10
Neighboring countries continue to prepare for the complete closure of the border with Belarus
September 25 – October 1
The West is reminding the Belarusian regime of The Hague, while the regime is once again positioning itself as a mediator
September 18 – September 24
Lukashenka calls on neighboring countries for friendship, while the European Parliament calls for an ICC warrant for his arrest
September 11 – September 17
The “Passport Decree” raises concerns in the West and prompts further criticism of the regime
September 4 – September 10
The regime’s focus turns to Africa while seeking de-escalation talks with Hungary but escalating tensions with Poland
September 25 – October 1
Belarus conducts its own comprehensive exercises instead of canceled “West” and “Union Shield”
September 18 – September 24
Is the government trying to emulate the business model of PMC Wagner?
September 11 – September 17
The regime is trying to appear more conciliatory and transparent, but its efforts are not proving successful
September 4 – September 10
Tsikhanouskaya’s administration is solidifying the democratic movement, while volunteers are gaining more influence over the media landscape
September 25 – October 1
Tsikhanouskaya consolidates diplomatic contacts, but the opposition seems to overlook the upcoming elections
September 18 – September 24
Tsikhanouskaya’s cabinet increases international pressure on the regime, and democratic forces rally around the idea of European integration
September 11 – September 17
Dems forces are consolidating political migration, fatigue is growing among supporters of the force scenario
September 4 – September 10
Limits on Rent for the Agricultural Power Hierarchy, Elections in a Repressed Society
September 25 – October 1
Lukashenka is cutting back on social benefits in education, and the regime’s enforcers are cracking down on workers in the agricultural sector
September 18 – September 24
The government is priming the economy with significant injections of funds ahead of the upcoming elections
September 11 – September 17
Filtering raids by security forces in the public sector, high profitability of business in exchange for periodic expropriations
September 4 – September 10