Following the 2020 presidential election results in favor of Lukashenko, Belarusians move to the streets demanding free and fair elections and democracy. However, this resulted in increasing state …
Almost Three Decades under ‘Lukashenkism’ Rule and the Consequences for Belarus
‘‘An authoritarian style of rule is a characteristic of me, and I have always admitted it’’. This brave but problematic statement was made 19 years ago by the Belarusian President Alexandar …
What Does the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Mean for Belarus?
Belarus is widely regarded as an authoritarian state, headed by President Alexander Lukashenko. His most recent, fraudulent reelection in 2020 inspired unprecedented pro-democracy protests, leading to …
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Belarus and Media Censorship: How Far Will Lukashenko Go?
Belarus is a shockingly young country, having gained its independence in 1991 following the fall of the Soviet Union. Censorship is not a new phenomenon within the country, but it appears to be …
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Will the Upcoming Referendum Bring Meaningful Change to Belarus?
Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, is widely considered to be an authoritarian, earning him the unflattering title of “Europe’s last dictator.” Historically, elections have been neither …
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Can Authoritarian Leaders Appropriate Democratic Interventions?
In 2020 Alexander Lukashenko “won” yet another term in what is widely considered an unfree election. Domestic protests quickly followed and were repressed in a harsh fashion by the regime. Concurrent …
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Weaponization of Migration
Migrants seeking asylum in the EU are currently stuck in Belarus and facing multiple human rights abuses. The Belarusian government invites these migrants who are often from worn-torn and impoverished …
Alexander Lukashenko: Architect of Democratic Erosion in Belarus
Elected in 1994, Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko has consolidated an alarmingly substantial amount of power using Belarus’ democratic institutions to undermine his political opponents and …
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