All trends
The regime moves its focus to the consolidation of its position
Lukashenka’s statements discredit Belarusian law enforcement agencies
Belarusian-Russian security cooperation likely to be put on hold
Tanks on the streets as an element of psychological pressure
Authorities have engaged the army in the pre-election politics
Arms modernization will remain a priority
COVID-19 has affected Belarus’ national security
Belarus aims to produce needed weapons domestically
Lukashenka’s new challenge: the situation at the Belarusian-Russian border becomes complicated
The Belarusian army suffers new reputational losses
New Goskomvoenprom head is unlikely to pursue fundamental alterations in the military industry’s operations
The Belarusian authorities are gradually whipping up a spiral of repressions
Building Belarus’ defense capacity is at odds with Russia’s interests
Beijing has renewed its interest in Minsk and the latter must make a good bargain
The Belarusian authorities are forced to take non-critical issues off the table before the elections
The military parade on May 9 has become a political issue
Common law enforcers lack personal protective equipment
The state material reserves require a revision amid the COVID-19 epidemic
Military conscription faces new challenges amid the COVID-19 spread
The assurance of national security spending raises doubts
Belarus tightens legislation on subversive activity
Belarus’ commitment to the “good neighborhood” policy is a challenge
The likelihood of political repression has grown in Belarus
Crime prevention has become a political issue
Minsk aspires to expand military-political cooperation in Europe
Egypt and Serbia have a role to play, each their own
Export of air defense systems is of great relevance for Belarus’ military industry
The Belarusian State Security Council’s public image is undergoing changes, yet not its powers
The Belarusian defense industry consistently reduces dependence on the Russian market
Staffing policy will remain a priority for the new military leadership
2020 may set up a landmark in Belarusian-Serbian defence cooperation
2019 Review: the security situation was relatively stable
The Belarusian army has slim chances for a major rearmament
Vietnam remains Belarus’ strategic partner in Southeast Asia
Maintaining the rule of law in the army remains an urgent task
Minsk is unlikely to enhance its commitments within the CSTO
Minsk peacekeeping activity is unlikely to be limited to Donbas
Security issues
The regime moves its focus to the consolidation of its position 
August 10 – August 16
Lukashenka’s statements discredit Belarusian law enforcement agencies
August 3 – August 9
Belarusian-Russian security cooperation likely to be put on hold
July 27 – August 2
Tanks on the streets as an element of psychological pressure
July 20 – July 26
Authorities have engaged the army in the pre-election politics
July 13 – July 19
Arms modernization will remain a priority
July 6 – July 12
COVID-19 has affected Belarus’ national security
June 29 – July 5
Belarus aims to produce needed weapons domestically 
June 22 – June 28
Lukashenka’s new challenge: the situation at the Belarusian-Russian border becomes complicated
June 15 – June 21
The Belarusian army suffers new reputational losses
June 8 – June 14
New Goskomvoenprom head is unlikely to pursue fundamental alterations in the military industry’s operations
June 1 – June 7
The Belarusian authorities are gradually whipping up a spiral of repressions
May 25 – May 31
Building Belarus’ defense capacity is at odds with Russia’s interests
May 18 – May 24
Beijing has renewed its interest in Minsk and the latter must make a good bargain
May 11 – May 17
The Belarusian authorities are forced to take non-critical issues off the table before the elections
May 4 – May 10
The military parade on May 9 has become a political issue
April 27 – May 3
Common law enforcers lack personal protective equipment
April 20 – April 26
The state material reserves require a revision amid the COVID-19 epidemic
April 13 – April 19
Military conscription faces new challenges amid the COVID-19 spread
April 6 – April 12
The assurance of national security spending raises doubts
March 30 – April 5
Belarus tightens legislation on subversive activity
March 23 – March 29
Belarus’ commitment to the “good neighborhood” policy is a challenge
March 16 – March 22
The likelihood of political repression has grown in Belarus
March 9 – March 15
Crime prevention has become a political issue
March 2 – March 8
Minsk aspires to expand military-political cooperation in Europe 
February 24 – March 1
Egypt and Serbia have a role to play, each their own
February 17 – February 23
Export of air defense systems is of great relevance for Belarus’ military industry
February 10 – February 16
The Belarusian State Security Council’s public image is undergoing changes, yet not its powers
February 3 – February 9
The Belarusian defense industry consistently reduces dependence on the Russian market
January 27 – February 2
Staffing policy will remain a priority for the new military leadership
January 20 – January 26
2020 may set up a landmark in Belarusian-Serbian defence cooperation
January 13 – January 19
2019 Review: the security situation was relatively stable
January 6 – January 12
The Belarusian army has slim chances for a major rearmament
December 16 – December 22
Vietnam remains Belarus’ strategic partner in Southeast Asia
December 9 – December 15
Maintaining the rule of law in the army remains an urgent task
December 2 – December 8
Minsk is unlikely to enhance its commitments within the CSTO
November 25 – December 1
Minsk peacekeeping activity is unlikely to be limited to Donbas
November 18 – November 24