Belarusian Yearbook 2023

Belarusian Yearbook 2023 presents a comprehensive analysis of the key developments and current status of the main sectors of the state and society in 2022.

The book is presented under the aegis of the expert community of Belarus Nashe Mnenie (‘Our opinion’).

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В развитии энергетики Беларусь выбрала опасную и затратную «атомную» альтернативу Belarus will obtain EDB third tranche thanks to joint efforts by Finance Ministry and National Bank Political organizations gear up for the presidential elections; parties and civil society raise funds for paying out fines and organizing Freedom Day celebrations

Situation in Belarus

January 20 – January 26

The ruling elite

The Dictator’s Benefit: The Regime Passed a Stress Test

Belarus-Russia relations

A Nuclear Power Plant Could Break Down. So, Why Not Build a Spare?

Society and political parties

Democratic Forces: International Isolation of the Regime and Decreased Influence on the Domestic Political Agenda

Security issues

The Kremlin Plans to Absorb Belarus to Establish a Military Stronghold Against NATO

Belarus-West relations

The Shift from West to East Turned into a Fiasco for Lukashenka Regime

Constitutional referendum: main consequences

April 12, 2022

Speakers: Anatoliy Lebedko, Andrei Kazakevich

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How to count the political prisoners: are the new criteria needed?

March 28, 2022

Speakers: Aleh Hulak, Aleh Aheyeu, Viachaslau Kasinierau

Video

Paternalism In Decline, Belarusian Euroscepticism, And The Influence Of Russia

October 11, 2021

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Belarus-Russia relations

A Nuclear Power Plant Could Break Down. So, Why Not Build a Spare?

January 20 – January 26

Will the Consumer Boom Continue in 2025?

January 13 – January 19

Not a Step Back. Not a Step Forward: Chasing “Victory” in the Cold Waters of Uncertainty

January 6 – January 12

2024: Life Behind the “Iron Curtain”. 2025: A Game of Monopoly or the Path of Dependence

December 30 – January 5

Trends

Belarus-West relations

The Shift from West to East Turned into a Fiasco for Lukashenka Regime

January 20 – January 26

The West Has Defined Its Position on the Presidential “Pseudo-Elections”

January 13 – January 19

Democratic Forces Rely on Poland’s EU Presidency

January 6 – January 12

2024: On the Path to Sanctions Synchronization. 2025: No Breakthroughs

January 1 – January 7

Trends

Security issues

The Kremlin Plans to Absorb Belarus to Establish a Military Stronghold Against NATO

January 20 – January 26

Minsk and Moscow Prepare for “Zapad-2025” Exercises and Do Not Plan to Invite NATO Observers

January 13 – January 19

The Lukashenka Regime Concerned About the Incursion of Belarusian Volunteers Amid the Presidential Elections

January 6 – January 12

2024: Everything is ready for war escalation. 2025: Reopening of the “northern front” against Ukraine

January 1 – January 7

Trends

Society and political parties

Democratic Forces: International Isolation of the Regime and Decreased Influence on the Domestic Political Agenda

January 20 – January 26

Tsikhanouskaya-2025: The Connecting Element in the Architecture of Democratic Forces

January 13 – January 19

Democratic Forces: From Warsaw to Brussels

January 6 – January 12

2024: The Year of Political Unity for Democratic Forces. 2025: A Fragile Coalition in a Time of Political Turmoil

January 1 – January 7

Trends

The ruling elite

The Dictator’s Benefit: The Regime Passed a Stress Test

January 20 – January 26

Propaganda Ahead of Election Day: Lukashenka Is Immortal, Merciful, and Invincible

January 13 – January 19

The Election Nears Its Final Stage: Everything Is Going According to Plan

January 6 – January 12

2024: The Year of Cult of Personality Formation. 2025: Electoral Catharsis of the Regime

December 30 – January 5

Belarusian Yearbook 2023

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Constitutional referendum: main consequences

How to count the political prisoners: are the new criteria needed?

Paternalism In Decline, Belarusian Euroscepticism, And The Influence Of Russia

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Belarusian Yearbook 2023

Belarusian Yearbook 2022

A Nuclear Power Plant Could Break Down. So, Why Not Build a Spare?

Will the Consumer Boom Continue in 2025?

Not a Step Back. Not a Step Forward: Chasing “Victory” in the Cold Waters of Uncertainty

2024: Life Behind the “Iron Curtain”. 2025: A Game of Monopoly or the Path of Dependence

The Shift from West to East Turned into a Fiasco for Lukashenka Regime

The West Has Defined Its Position on the Presidential “Pseudo-Elections”

Democratic Forces Rely on Poland’s EU Presidency

2024: On the Path to Sanctions Synchronization. 2025: No Breakthroughs

The Kremlin Plans to Absorb Belarus to Establish a Military Stronghold Against NATO

Minsk and Moscow Prepare for “Zapad-2025” Exercises and Do Not Plan to Invite NATO Observers

The Lukashenka Regime Concerned About the Incursion of Belarusian Volunteers Amid the Presidential Elections

2024: Everything is ready for war escalation. 2025: Reopening of the “northern front” against Ukraine

Democratic Forces: International Isolation of the Regime and Decreased Influence on the Domestic Political Agenda

Tsikhanouskaya-2025: The Connecting Element in the Architecture of Democratic Forces

Democratic Forces: From Warsaw to Brussels

2024: The Year of Political Unity for Democratic Forces. 2025: A Fragile Coalition in a Time of Political Turmoil

The Dictator’s Benefit: The Regime Passed a Stress Test

Propaganda Ahead of Election Day: Lukashenka Is Immortal, Merciful, and Invincible

The Election Nears Its Final Stage: Everything Is Going According to Plan

2024: The Year of Cult of Personality Formation. 2025: Electoral Catharsis of the Regime