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Experts: Criticizing the state isn’t enough; we should change the discourse of situation perception

The real resistance - is the production of one’s own civilization product, not just a criticism of the authorities on the part of the regime fighters, who are frozen in time. 02.12.2015 | 14:09

Belarus’ opposition is divided into two camps depending on the attitude towards Belarus-EU relations

The first camp includes those who adhere to the value-based approach; the second – those with a pragmatic attitude. 30.11.2015 | 12:34

Political techniques of authoritarian regimes: from natural to artificial

Authoritarian regimes at the post-Soviet area are artificially manipulating the processes that are going on in the society, thus creating real competition for more natural democracies. 30.11.2015 | 11:00

PACE: Belarus still has a considerable way to go in honoring its commitment to democratic elections

The vote counting procedures and the rules governing the work of observers on polling day need to be considerably improved in order to enhance confidence in the electoral process. 29.11.2015 | 10:05

Opinion: Amid likely Russia-EU tension, official Minsk hopes to strengthen its mediator’s position

As Minsk’s role in the region increases, Belarus aspires to receive economic benefits and financial support for the Belarusian economy from Eurasian and international financial institutions. 26.11.2015 | 09:49

Andrei Yahorau: Nothing changed as to Belarus’ human rights situation but for geopolitical situation

Why did the EU decide to change its policy towards Lukashenka and what ability does it have to change Belarus’ political system? 25.11.2015 | 08:04

Opinion: President Lukashenka may agree to compromise regarding new Prime Minister

Last week, at a meeting dedicated to the national security system, President Lukashenka requested those who want to work in the government to prove their worth. 24.11.2015 | 11:07

Belarus Foreign Ministry expects that all sanctions are lifted

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Uladzimir Makei met with the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier. 22.11.2015 | 10:26

Foreign Ministries of Belarus and UK are planning political consultations

On November 17 a meeting between Plenipotentiary of Belarus to the UK Sergei Aleinik and Director General for Political Affairs at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Simon Gass took place. 19.11.2015 | 12:10

German Foreign Minister: Suspension of EU’s sanctions against Minsk is a credit of trust for Belarus

The EU gave the benefit of the doubt to Belarusian authorities by suspending the application of its restrictive measures against them, assumes German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier. 19.11.2015 | 11:21

Head of EU Delegation to Belarus: EU is not a mediator between authorities and opposition in Belarus

The EU is not a participant of the internal political process, said Andrea Wiktorin. 18.11.2015 | 09:50

Point of view: The official Minsk remains narrowly focused on political control

Belarusian state faces a paradox: on the one hand, it controls the political life of the country, including election results; on the other – it fails to suppress shadow economy, writes Siarhei Bohdan. 16.11.2015 | 09:38

The Express Tribune: Pakistan, Belarus ink 18 accords

Pakistan and Belarus signed 18 accords of economic and humanitarian cooperation on Tuesday. 13.11.2015 | 10:03

Point of view: It'll be necessary for all groups in opposition to change their strategies in future

Can the Belarusan opposition reform? Or will other structures, which have no relationship to the democratic movement of the last 20 years and follow completely different principles, take its place? 11.11.2015 | 10:59

Euobserver: Belarus opposition seeks EU help for round-table talks

In 1999 this plan came off second-hand. Will Europe help now? 11.11.2015 | 09:37

Andrei Yahorau: There is no such thing as stance of the Belarusan authorities on Crimea or Donbas

The head of the Center for European Transformation contradicts UN Special Rapporteur on Belarus, who believes that Minsk’s position in Russia-Ukraine conflict is the main reason for lifting sanctions. 11.11.2015 | 08:11

Vytis Jurkonis: Of the Orwellian calendar, the year is 1984 in Belarus today

The head of the Freedom House in Vilnius writes about Belarusan authorities flourishing in a passive environment without any dissent. 10.11.2015 | 10:38

Opinion: The Kremlin may accept partial normalisation of Belarus-EU relations

Official Minsk tries to defuse a potential conflict with Kremlin over normalisation of relations with the West. 06.11.2015 | 09:18

Scott M. Rauland: Six month from now we’ll review suspension of sanctions

Chargé d’Affaires ad interim talks about US-Belarus relations, our country’s unique position on the international scene, a need to promote entrepreneurship and the incompleteness of democracy. 06.11.2015 | 08:06

BelarusDigest: EU lifted Belarus’ sanctions though nothing really changed in the country

The European Union should not just lower its expectations but take more active steps to become more visible and influential inside Belarus. 03.11.2015 | 09:45

Experts: Thaw will soon end; pre-election regime of repressions and economic stagnation will return

In contrast to the large-scale protests following the 2010 elections, the results of elections 2015 were met with an apprehensive trickle of discontent consisting of a few hundred people. 03.11.2015 | 08:44

Opinion: The nature of economic reforms largely depends on Belarus’ ability to attract foreign loans

Now Lukashenka only talks about market economy without commencing structural reforms. If he is able to raise sufficient funds, the changes will be purely cosmetic; if not – they may be more extensive. 02.11.2015 | 09:33

The US prolonged sanctions for Belarusan enterprises

On October 29 the US Ministry of Finance informed about the prolongation and partial relaxation of sanctions against a number of Belarusan enterprises. 31.10.2015 | 10:59

Makei: With the events in Ukraine and Syria there’s no need to talk about Russian airbase in Belarus

The head of the Belarusan Ministry is sure that the disposition of an airbase won’t reduce the military and political tension in the region. 29.10.2015 | 09:57

Point of view: Lukashenka sees the repeal of sanctions as a fait accompli

Belarus will seek economic benefits as a payment for its role as a "donor of security" in the region and try to avoid meaningful political liberalisation, writes Igar Gubarevich. 27.10.2015 | 11:33

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