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2025
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December
January 20 – January 26
The Shift from West to East Turned into a Fiasco for Lukashenka Regime
Belarus-West relations
The Kremlin Plans to Absorb Belarus to Establish a Military Stronghold Against NATO
Security issues
Democratic Forces: International Isolation of the Regime and Decreased Influence on the Domestic Political Agenda
Society and political parties
A Nuclear Power Plant Could Break Down. So, Why Not Build a Spare?
Belarus-Russia relations
The Dictator’s Benefit: The Regime Passed a Stress Test
The ruling elite
January 13 – January 19
The West Has Defined Its Position on the Presidential “Pseudo-Elections”
Belarus-West relations
Will the Consumer Boom Continue in 2025?
Belarus-Russia relations
Minsk and Moscow Prepare for “Zapad-2025” Exercises and Do Not Plan to Invite NATO Observers
Security issues
Tsikhanouskaya-2025: The Connecting Element in the Architecture of Democratic Forces
Society and political parties
Propaganda Ahead of Election Day: Lukashenka Is Immortal, Merciful, and Invincible
The ruling elite
January 6 – January 12
Not a Step Back. Not a Step Forward: Chasing “Victory” in the Cold Waters of Uncertainty
Belarus-Russia relations
Democratic Forces Rely on Poland’s EU Presidency
Belarus-West relations
Democratic Forces: From Warsaw to Brussels
Society and political parties
The Lukashenka Regime Concerned About the Incursion of Belarusian Volunteers Amid the Presidential Elections
Security issues
The Election Nears Its Final Stage: Everything Is Going According to Plan
The ruling elite
December 30 – January 5
2024: Life Behind the “Iron Curtain”. 2025: A Game of Monopoly or the Path of Dependence
Belarus-Russia relations
2024: On the Path to Sanctions Synchronization. 2025: No Breakthroughs
Belarus-West relations
2024: The Year of Political Unity for Democratic Forces. 2025: A Fragile Coalition in a Time of Political Turmoil
Society and political parties
2024: Everything is ready for war escalation. 2025: Reopening of the “northern front” against Ukraine
Security issues
2024: The Year of Cult of Personality Formation. 2025: Electoral Catharsis of the Regime
The ruling elite
December 16 – December 22
Digital Financial Assets: Bypassing Traditional Payment Systems?
Belarus-Russia relations
Lukashenka’s Regime’s Role in Negotiations to End the War in Ukraine in Question
Belarus-West relations
New Challenges to Tsikhanouskaya’s Leadership
Society and political parties
Putin Reminded of the Nuclear Umbrella over Belarus, While Lukashenka Mentioned Nuclear Weapons
Security issues
National Unity Before Elections: The Paper Tiger of Support
The ruling elite
December 9 – December 15
Dilution of the Democratic Forces’ Agenda: Isolation or De-escalation?
Society and political parties
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Belarus Despite Calls from Democratic Forces for a Differentiated Strategy
Belarus-West relations
Kremlin to Share the “Oreshnik” Missile System with Lukashenko’s Regime to Expose Belarus to Potential NATO Retaliation
Security issues
State Standards of Belarus vs Rosselkhoznadzor: Common Goals, Different Standards
Belarus-Russia relations
The Conveyor Belt of Re-education of Dissenters: New Prison Spaces at the Expense of Amnesty
The ruling elite
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