All trends
Tsikhanouskaya’s diplomatic successes against the backdrop of Lukashenka’s scandals and the attempts of the Skhod to establish a dialogue with the state apparatus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya makes a breakthrough in relations with the United States as civil society develops online services in response to repression
Civil society lacks a unified approach to the constitutional referendum; Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya promotes the sanctions agenda in the United States
Belarusian diasporas increase efforts to help the repressed as tensions continue to rise
Exile Politicians line up behind the “People’s Constitution” initiative. Independent media editorial offices resume work abroad
Parties recruit and work with the asset, activists test legal ways of activity
Political Parties explore possible mechanisms for activism as unions disagree on the issue of sanctions
Tsikhanouskaya pursues an active international policy as civil society continues to foster solidarity
Belarusian diaspora advocates further sanctions as Tsikhanouskaya continues to cultivate international recognition
Civil Society shapes the international agenda regarding Belarus, but political parties postpone constituent congresses
Political exiles negotiate resources for the democratisation of the country while civil society lobbies to further isolate Lukashenka
Repression of Civil Society continues; political organisations search for less confrontational forms of mobilisation
Civil Society organisations raise funds for a Church in Budslau. Political exiles keep international attention on Belarus
Civil Society Organisations attempt to seize the narrative on Victory Day as Political Exiles continue to focus attention abroad
Tsikhanouskaya enlists Austrian support in negotiations; Civil Society activities are reduced due to repression
Civil Society Organisations concentrate on the threat to independence; political emigration shapes the Belarusian-European agenda
Political exiles raise funds for Civil Society organisations and victims of repression while the public retains its interest in parties and politics
Democratic organisations maintain unity in their demands to the authorities as plans for party formation proceed
Civil Society embraces safer forms of protest and mutual aid as the party formation agenda resumes
Decentralised protests intensify as political exiles promote the creation of international mechanisms
Political headquarters devise a spring programme while social networks dominate the information space
Structural strengthening of Civil Society continues, but party-building does not progress
Political Headquarters, Parties and Civil Society Organisations strengthen their structures
Civil society leverages the potential of international economic pressure as the diaspora develops initiatives in support
Political organisations develop media infrastructure, Civil Society mobilises for the trials of Babaryka, journalists and medics
The politicisation of society decreases as Tsikhanouskaya and Latushka publicly announce a spring mobilisation plan
Voting on the Skhod [Assembly] platform starts as Tsikhanouskaya calls Lukashenka to resign during the All-Belarus People’s Assembly
Democratic forces succumb to pressure from the authorities
Civil society loses the initiative regarding the domestic political agenda, but political exiles retain international leverage
Political exiles increase international pressure as residential protests continue despite repression
Civil Society concedes to the authorities setting the agenda as political exiles pursue ultimatum rhetoric
2020: civil society compensates for state failures, as political organisations engage society in transformation
Civil society efforts facilitate gradual staff outflow from the power bloc as political exiles lobby for sanctions
Trade unions assist workers in courts as civil society and the IT sector build trust
The Coordination Council proposes various sectoral reforms, while Tsikhanouskaya examines public opinion regarding disconnecting Belarusian banks from SWIFT
International and Civil Society reaction to the crimes of security officials in Belarus has engendered widespread condemnation and facilitated fundraising
Civil society shapes international agenda in respect of Belarus and restores crowdfunding infrastructure
Society and political parties
Tsikhanouskaya’s diplomatic successes against the backdrop of Lukashenka’s scandals and the attempts of the Skhod to establish a dialogue with the state apparatus 
August 2 – August 8
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya makes a breakthrough in relations with the United States as civil society develops online services in response to repression 
July 26 – August 1
Civil society lacks a unified approach to the constitutional referendum; Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya promotes the sanctions agenda in the United States
July 19 – July 25
Belarusian diasporas increase efforts to help the repressed as tensions continue to rise
July 12 – July 18
Exile Politicians line up behind the “People’s Constitution” initiative. Independent media editorial offices resume work abroad
July 5 – July 11
Parties recruit and work with the asset, activists test legal ways of activity
June 28 – July 4
Political Parties explore possible mechanisms for activism as unions disagree on the issue of sanctions
June 21 – June 27
Tsikhanouskaya pursues an active international policy as civil society continues to foster solidarity
June 14 – June 20
Belarusian diaspora advocates further sanctions as Tsikhanouskaya continues to cultivate international recognition
June 7 – June 13
Civil Society shapes the international agenda regarding Belarus, but political parties postpone constituent congresses 
May 31 – June 6
Political exiles negotiate resources for the democratisation of the country while civil society lobbies to further isolate Lukashenka
May 24 – May 30
Repression of Civil Society continues; political organisations search for less confrontational forms of mobilisation
May 17 – May 23
Civil Society organisations raise funds for a Church in Budslau. Political exiles keep international attention on Belarus
May 10 – May 16
Civil Society Organisations attempt to seize the narrative on Victory Day as Political Exiles continue to focus attention abroad
May 3 – May 9
Tsikhanouskaya enlists Austrian support in negotiations; Civil Society activities are reduced due to repression
April 26 – May 2
Civil Society Organisations concentrate on the threat to independence; political emigration shapes the Belarusian-European agenda
April 19 – April 25
Political exiles raise funds for Civil Society organisations and victims of repression while the public retains its interest in parties and politics
April 12 – April 18
Democratic organisations maintain unity in their demands to the authorities as plans for party formation proceed
April 5 – April 11
Civil Society embraces safer forms of protest and mutual aid as the party formation agenda resumes
March 29 – April 4
Decentralised protests intensify as political exiles promote the creation of international mechanisms
March 22 – March 28
Political headquarters devise a spring programme while social networks dominate the information space
March 15 – March 21
Structural strengthening of Civil Society continues, but party-building does not progress
March 8 – March 14
Political Headquarters, Parties and Civil Society Organisations strengthen their structures
March 1 – March 7
Civil society leverages the potential of international economic pressure as the diaspora develops initiatives in support
February 22 – February 28
Political organisations develop media infrastructure, Civil Society mobilises for the trials of Babaryka, journalists and medics
February 15 – February 21
The politicisation of society decreases as Tsikhanouskaya and Latushka publicly announce a spring mobilisation plan
February 8 – February 14
Voting on the Skhod [Assembly] platform starts as Tsikhanouskaya calls Lukashenka to resign during the All-Belarus People’s Assembly
February 1 – February 7
Democratic forces succumb to pressure from the authorities
January 25 – January 31
Civil society loses the initiative regarding the domestic political agenda, but political exiles retain international leverage
January 18 – January 24
Political exiles increase international pressure as residential protests continue despite repression
January 11 – January 17
Civil Society concedes to the authorities setting the agenda as political exiles pursue ultimatum rhetoric
January 4 – January 10
2020: civil society compensates for state failures, as political organisations engage society in transformation
January 4 – January 10
Civil society efforts facilitate gradual staff outflow from the power bloc as political exiles lobby for sanctions
December 14 – December 20
Trade unions assist workers in courts as civil society and the IT sector build trust
December 7 – December 13
The Coordination Council proposes various sectoral reforms, while Tsikhanouskaya examines public opinion regarding disconnecting Belarusian banks from SWIFT
November 30 – December 6
International and Civil Society reaction to the crimes of security officials in Belarus has engendered widespread condemnation and facilitated fundraising
November 23 – November 29
Civil society shapes international agenda in respect of Belarus and restores crowdfunding infrastructure
November 16 – November 22