All trends
With conflicting approaches to the referendum, the politicisation of supporters of change subsides
Democratic forces agree to participate in the constitutional referendum
Pressure on Yara delivers results; diasporas support a unified position on the referendum
The Diaspora achieves success in sanctions pressure, democratic forces promote a unified approach to the referendum
Diaspora successes in international politics, polarization in society is increasing
The protest movement is subsiding as the anti-sanction discussion is intensifying
Democratic forces aim to establish contact with members of election commissions as Tsikhanouskaya attempts a dialogue with the authorities
A unified action plan for a referendum by democratic forces in exile unlikely to be supported by parties and initiatives inside Belarus
Democratic forces formulate a common position on the referendum as Civil Society develops online services
Civil organisations launch online services to replace liquidated NGOs, as democratic forces support the topic of new elections on the agenda
Organizations ramp up activities with their supporters
The unified agenda of democratic organizations is blurring, tension is growing in political emigration
Civil Society presents a unified COVID-19 agenda. Political organizations cooperate to encourage political engagement
Political exiles promote sanctions, political organizations try to motivate activists
The audience of independent media diminishes. Critics of sanctions gain ground in Civil Society
The unified agenda of Civil Society is unravelling as the prospects for dialogue decrease
Civil Society’s influence on the national agenda declines as Tsikhanouskaya’s office attempts to rally the diaspora
Tsikhanouskaya focuses the attention of Paris and Berlin on Belarus
Criticism intensifies among political exiles as NGOs trial new activities
Political engagement of the electorate weakens as harsh critics of the regime strengthen their positions
Diaspora fail to block IMF funding as political organisations move underground
Political emigration tries to block access to IMF funds, public activity slows down due to repression
The Belarusian diaspora refresh their agenda on the anniversary of the elections as political organisations trial options for activity in the repressive environment
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
Society and political parties
With conflicting approaches to the referendum, the politicisation of supporters of change subsides 
January 31 – February 6
Democratic forces agree to participate in the constitutional referendum 
January 17 – January 23
Pressure on Yara delivers results; diasporas support a unified position on the referendum
January 10 – January 16
The Diaspora achieves success in sanctions pressure, democratic forces promote a unified approach to the referendum
December 20 – December 26
Diaspora successes in international politics, polarization in society is increasing
December 13 – December 19
The protest movement is subsiding as the anti-sanction discussion is intensifying 
December 6 – December 12
Democratic forces aim to establish contact with members of election commissions as Tsikhanouskaya attempts a dialogue with the authorities
November 29 – December 5
A unified action plan for a referendum by democratic forces in exile unlikely to be supported by parties and initiatives inside Belarus
November 22 – November 28
Democratic forces formulate a common position on the referendum as Civil Society develops online services
November 15 – November 21
Civil organisations launch online services to replace liquidated NGOs, as democratic forces support the topic of new elections on the agenda
November 8 – November 14
Organizations ramp up activities with their supporters
November 1 – November 7
The unified agenda of democratic organizations is blurring, tension is growing in political emigration
October 25 – October 31
Civil Society presents a unified COVID-19 agenda. Political organizations cooperate to encourage political engagement
October 18 – October 24
Political exiles promote sanctions, political organizations try to motivate activists
October 11 – October 17
The audience of independent media diminishes. Critics of sanctions gain ground in Civil Society
October 4 – October 10
The unified agenda of Civil Society is unravelling as the prospects for dialogue decrease
September 27 – October 3
Civil Society’s influence on the national agenda declines as Tsikhanouskaya’s office attempts to rally the diaspora
September 20 – September 26
Tsikhanouskaya focuses the attention of Paris and Berlin on Belarus
September 13 – September 19
Criticism intensifies among political exiles as NGOs trial new activities
September 6 – September 12
Political engagement of the electorate weakens as harsh critics of the regime strengthen their positions
August 30 – September 5
Diaspora fail to block IMF funding as political organisations move underground
August 23 – August 29
Political emigration tries to block access to IMF funds, public activity slows down due to repression
August 16 – August 22
The Belarusian diaspora refresh their agenda on the anniversary of the elections as political organisations trial options for activity in the repressive environment
August 9 – August 15
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