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2024
January
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December
December 2 – December 8
Strategic Dialogue with the USA: Attempt to Keep Washington’s Focus on Belarus
Belarus-West relations
Russia Solidifies Belarus in Its Sphere of Influence and Prepares for Conflict with Ukraine and the West
Security issues
Unified Defense Space Almost Established, Unified Energy Market Still Absent
Belarus-Russia relations
Democratic Forces: Navigating the “Elections” Without Losses
Society and political parties
Deferred Transition of the Lukashenka Family
The ruling elite
November 25 – December 1
The Belarusian Issue Ahead of the Leadership Change in the EU
Belarus-West relations
Lukashenka’s Regime Contributed to the Creation of the “Oreshnik” and Seeks to Deploy It in Belarus
Security issues
Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: Consolidation and Protection of Activists
Society and political parties
Episodes of “Black November”: The Trump Factor, Sanctions, and Liquid Currency
Belarus-Russia relations
Lukashenka’s Regime: Navigating Elections Ahead of a Crisis
The ruling elite
November 18 – November 24
Lukashenka’s Peacekeeping Intentions Clash with the Kremlin’s Plans for Ukraine
Belarus-West relations
New Challenges: Kanapatskaya and the Security Forces’ Special Operations
Society and political parties
The Dollar Falling Upward: A New Exchange Rate Reality or Currency Normality?
Belarus-Russia relations
The Kremlin Shields Belarus with a Nuclear Umbrella but Silences Its Voice
Security issues
Elections in Full Swing: Lukashenka Everywhere
The ruling elite
November 11 – November 17
Belarusian Military Intelligence Prepares for NATO Aggression
Security issues
The West Ignores Lukashenka’s Regime’s Calls to Address Migration Issues
Belarus-West relations
Democratic Forces Address the Consequences of Electoral Repressions
Society and political parties
Made in Belarus / Made in the US: Competing for a Technological Image
Belarus-Russia relations
Plans for the 2025 Elections: Lukashenka Seeks to Regain Popular Support
The ruling elite
November 4 – November 10
What Does Trump’s Victory Mean for Belarus-West Relations?
Belarus-West relations
What Does Trump’s Peace Plan for Ukraine Mean for Belarus?
Security issues
Launching Soon: A Union News Aggregator for the News That Doesn’t Exist
Belarus-Russia relations
Democratic Forces: Diversification of Risks in Relations with the West
Society and political parties
Elections 2025: Forcing Society into Total Loyalty to the Lukashenka’s Regime
The ruling elite
October 28 – November 3
Elections-2025: “Standby” Candidates of the Regime
The ruling elite
The Democratic Forces’ Electoral Agenda: Avoiding Repression
Society and political parties
The Investment Boom Period Has Ended
Belarus-Russia relations
The Dubious Contribution of Minsk to Eurasian Security: A Second Attempt
Security issues
Lukashenka Advocates for Negotiations with Ukraine but Is Ready to Lend Military Support to Russia Again if Necessary
Belarus-West relations
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