All trends
The Belarusian authorities demonstrate interest in further visa liberalization; the media coverage of the local elections has increased
The trend towards economic liberalization has anchored; the president focused on the regions
The Belarusian authorities curb political activity during the election campaign and resume populism
The Belarusian leadership restrains economic reforms and disregards requests for political reforms from some executives
Law enforcement steps up pressure on protest leaders; reformists promote their agenda at KEF-2017
The Belarusian government is redistributing state support and reforming housing and communal services due to cooperation with international banks
The state is relaxing business environment to make up for reduced social protection
Belarusian authorities weaken pressure on business, but gloss over security forces pressure on opposition
Lukashenka retains monopoly in determining security policy of Belarus
Belarusian authorities bolster tension in protest movement and relax business environment
State aid unlikely to resolve problems with Belarusian economy
The ruling elite
The Belarusian authorities demonstrate interest in further visa liberalization; the media coverage of the local elections has increased
December 4 – December 10
The trend towards economic liberalization has anchored; the president focused on the regions
November 20 – November 26
The Belarusian authorities curb political activity during the election campaign and resume populism
November 13 – November 19
The Belarusian leadership restrains economic reforms and disregards requests for political reforms from some executives
November 6 – November 12
Law enforcement steps up pressure on protest leaders; reformists promote their agenda at KEF-2017
October 30 – November 5
The Belarusian government is redistributing state support and reforming housing and communal services due to cooperation with international banks
October 23 – October 29
The state is relaxing business environment to make up for reduced social protection
October 16 – October 22
Belarusian authorities weaken pressure on business, but gloss over security forces pressure on opposition
October 9 – October 15
Lukashenka retains monopoly in determining security policy of Belarus
October 9 – October 15
Belarusian authorities bolster tension in protest movement and relax business environment
October 2 – October 8
State aid unlikely to resolve problems with Belarusian economy
September 11 – September 17