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2024
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October 21 – October 27
Belarus Joins BRICS: Another Brick in a Wall Without Mortar
Belarus-Russia relations
Peacemaking without Normalization: Writing “BRICS” with the West in Mind
Belarus-West relations
Elections 2025: Are Democratic Forces Out of the Game?
Society and political parties
Preparation for a New Strike on Ukraine: Minsk and Moscow Approve the Concept for the Strategic Maneuvers “Zapad-2025”
Security issues
Elections 2025: In Anticipation of “Black Swans”
The ruling elite
October 14 – October 20
“Atomic Victory”: The Enemies Want to Steal It Too
Belarus-Russia relations
Lukashenka’s Regime Gained Modest Attention from the U.S.
Belarus-West relations
Democratic Forces: Walking the Razor’s Edge of Repression
Society and political parties
Russia is amassing missile weapons in Belarus ahead of large-scale joint maneuvers in 2025
Security issues
Elections 2025: Lukashenka Strives to Regain Legitimacy with Carrots and Sticks
The ruling elite
October 7 – October 13
The regime sends a signal to opponents: expropriation for critics, belarusianization for the loyal
The ruling elite
Democratic Forces: In Pursuit of The Hague for Lukashenka
Society and political parties
The Path of Dependency: Faith and Loyalty by Necessity
Belarus-Russia relations
Did Lukashenka try to make a deal with the Americans?
Belarus-West relations
The arrival of Russian MiG-31K jets serves as a reminder of Belarus’ subordinate status
Security issues
September 30 – October 6
Instrumentalization of History: The Victim Stance
Belarus-Russia relations
The Shadow of The Hague Looms Over the Lukashenka’s Regime
Belarus-West relations
Elections 2025: Democratic Forces Distance Themselves from the Domestic Political Calendar
Society and political parties
The New Normal: Lukashenka’s Regime Calls Russian Drones Ukrainian
Security issues
Start of Lukashenka’s Election Campaign
The ruling elite
September 23 – September 29
On the Path to “Fair” Tariffs: Is Anyone Still Interested?
Belarus-Russia relations
Minsk Proposes a “Reset” with the West, Aiming for Lithuania
Belarus-West relations
Tsikhanouskaya’s Cabinet: International Standing and Internal Criticism
Society and political parties
Has Russia Unveiled a “Nuclear Umbrella” Over Belarus to Create a Casus Belli with Ukraine and NATO?
Security issues
State Propaganda: Focus on Dividing Democratic Forces
The ruling elite
September 16 – September 22
Unipolar trade in a multipolar world
Belarus-Russia relations
Desire vs. duty: Regime stays loyal to Russia’s anti-Western agenda
Belarus-West relations
Pressure on the regime vs. de-escalation: debate in pro-democracy circles
Society and political parties
Frustrated by NATO’s secrecy, Minsk holds its cards close
Security issues
Plan B: Stalin-approved election
The ruling elite
September 9 – September 15
Small country, extra large logistics network
Belarus-Russia relations
Regime shifts blame to West for struggles in China-Belarus relations
Belarus-West relations
Long-distance duel: Latushka faces off against Lukashenka in election debate
Society and political parties
Minsk and Moscow forge security pact ahead of potential new Ukraine invasion from Belarus
Security issues
2025 Special Election Operation. Lukashenka confuses opponents
The ruling elite