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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
September 2 – September 8
Sharing for three: exploring the untamed wonders of the Wild North
Belarus-Russia relations
Opposition risks backfire: sanctions push could be self-sabotage
Society and political parties
Minsk brews diplomatic power play in the West with the Global South support
Belarus-West relations
Shahed drone strikes: Probing defenses or sending a message to an ally?
Security issues
Propagandists prepare public opinion for another wave of political prisoner releases
The ruling elite
August 26 – September 1
Foreign Policy Regression: Back to the Balancing Act?
Belarus-Russia relations
The Regime Vows to Go All the Way with Russia in the War Against Ukraine and Opposition to the West
Security issues
The Regime Makes Belarusians Hostages of Its Poor Relations with the West. But the West Isn’t Always Discerning
Belarus-West relations
The Diplomatic Potential of Democratic Forces in a Depoliticized Society
Society and political parties
Lukashenka Instructs Propagandists and Election Commission Members
The ruling elite
August 19 – August 25
The Kremlin, Through Lukashenkа, Urges Armenia and Kazakhstan to Show Allied Discipline
Belarus-West relations
A Bubble That Might Burst
Belarus-Russia relations
The Kremlin Prepares a Response to the Kursk Raid by Ukrainian Forces
Security issues
New Challenges for the Tsikhanouskaya Coalition
Society and political parties
The Repressive Conveyor of Loyalty Cultivation
The ruling elite
August 12 – August 18
The Regime Complains About Western Sanctions to the Global South and Imposes New Countermeasures
Belarus-West relations
Lukashenka Calls for Peace but Prepares for War
Security issues
“Back to Back: A Big Conversation with the Russian People”
Belarus-Russia relations
A Challenge to Tsikhanouskaya’s Leadership from the Opposition in the Coordination Council
Society and political parties
Early Elections for Lukashenka: It Never Happened Before — and Here It Is Again
The ruling elite