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Minsk Forum 2014: reopening after four years of silence
Minsk Forum 2014: reopening after four years of silence
For Belarus even a tiny, and not particularly successful attempt to gather various actors and stakeholders in one room is an important step forward.  11.12.2014 | 10:30
Sergei Lavrov: Customs Union may impose trade regulations to West in response to sanctions on Russia
Sergei Lavrov: Customs Union may impose trade regulations to West in response to sanctions on Russia
In the interview with RIA Novosti Russian Foreign Minister shared his position on all major events that Russia was involved in 2014. He also touched upon Eurasian integration and Belarus’ role in it.  10.12.2014 | 13:14
Democracy through technocracy: European practices in Belarus
Democracy through technocracy: European practices in Belarus
Belarus is generally regarded to be more Russia-oriented. But though situation in Belarus appears to be the same, attitude to EU has changed greatly over last years, Elena Korosteleva assumes.  09.12.2014 | 10:17
Uladzimir Matskevich: Active enemies of Belarusan regime are in bigger danger than they used to be
Uladzimir Matskevich: Active enemies of Belarusan regime are in bigger danger than they used to be
The EU cannot but note the violations of human rights; however, it won’t make it a subject matter and aggravate its relations with the Belarusan regime in the current geopolitical situation.  09.12.2014 | 09:11
EEU: A threat to restore Cold War system of geopolitical blocks or a chance of peace in Ukraine?
EEU: A threat to restore Cold War system of geopolitical blocks or a chance of peace in Ukraine?
We need to consider if the idea lobbied by Moscow implies recognition of Russia's dominance over Ukraine and the other EaP countries or it can actually bring peace to Europe and Ukraine in particular.  08.12.2014 | 10:42
Opinion: the Kremlin won’t support Belarusan economy more within EEU at its own cost
Opinion: the Kremlin won’t support Belarusan economy more within EEU at its own cost
Most likely, the “agricultural war”, initiated by the Kremlin ahead of the EEU launch was meant to prevent Minsk from claiming additional compensation for losses from the Eurasian integration.  06.12.2014 | 11:37
Belarusan espionage: Ties with Russia remain close
Belarusan espionage: Ties with Russia remain close
However, Belarusan intelligence and special services may have their own agenda separate from Russia's, with which Lukashenka can attempt to pursue a more independent foreign policy.  05.12.2014 | 10:05
Maja Kocijančič: “Leaders” of the “people’s republics” are one of those the EU is targeting
Maja Kocijančič: “Leaders” of the “people’s republics” are one of those the EU is targeting
Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy speaks about EU’s stance regarding the so-called Novorussia, Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics and sanctions against Kremlin.  04.12.2014 | 11:09
Poroshenko: I will sign a decree granting Belarusans Ukrainian citizenship; they passed the test
Poroshenko: I will sign a decree granting Belarusans Ukrainian citizenship; they passed the test
Ukraine President announced his intention to do so on 2 December, speaking in the Verkhovna Rada.  04.12.2014 | 07:54
Andrei Yahorau: Kremlin won’t accept pro-European choice of “Eastern Partnership” countries
Andrei Yahorau: Kremlin won’t accept pro-European choice of “Eastern Partnership” countries
It is too early to say that elections in Moldova ended in convincing victory of the European forces: kickback can happen at any moment.  03.12.2014 | 08:34
Linas Linkevičius: Political prisoners remain a problem preventing us to make a step forward
Linas Linkevičius: Political prisoners remain a problem preventing us to make a step forward
Lithuanian Foreign Minister made this statement during the conference "Regional stability and modernization: Challenges and Opportunities in the relations between Belarus and the EU" in Vilnius.  03.12.2014 | 08:06
Opinion: It is thanks to the older generations that the idea of communism lives on in Belarus
Opinion: It is thanks to the older generations that the idea of communism lives on in Belarus
As a generational shift continues to unfold, communism will continue to slowly disappear, argues Ryhor Astapenia.  02.12.2014 | 10:38
Belarusan authorities aren’t doing much to prevent the spread of pro-Russian organisations
Belarusan authorities aren’t doing much to prevent the spread of pro-Russian organisations
The authorities might hope that paramilitary groups inside Belarus will prove to be an additional force against the opposition; however, the question is whether Lukashenka can actually control them.  01.12.2014 | 10:50
Belarus: Struggling with the same old problems
Belarus: Struggling with the same old problems
Mending relations with the West is pivotal for Belarus that still counts on economic aid and loans from IMF. It would help the economic situation before the election and lower dependence on Russia.  28.11.2014 | 12:19
Valery Karbalevich: The EU has no clear strategy in relation to Belarus
Valery Karbalevich: The EU has no clear strategy in relation to Belarus
The principal difference of the current Minsk-Brussels dialog from the one at the times of 2008-2010 thaw is that now Belarusan authorities don’t even pretend to carry out internal liberalization.  28.11.2014 | 08:29
Second round of Belarus-EU visa simplification negotiations took place in Brussels
Second round of Belarus-EU visa simplification negotiations took place in Brussels
Also, the data of the third round of Negotiations on the Conclusion by Belarus and the European Union of the Agreements on Simplification of Visa Procedures and Readmission is decided on.  27.11.2014 | 11:32
Opinion: Russia monopolises the Soviet WWII narrative for propaganda at home and abroad
Opinion: Russia monopolises the Soviet WWII narrative for propaganda at home and abroad
However, Soviet history of the World War II – tragic, yet heroic – also belongs to Belarusans and other former Soviet peoples who fought against the Nazis to win peace in Europe.  26.11.2014 | 11:10
Ulad Vialichka: EU is ready to shut its eyes to many things
Ulad Vialichka: EU is ready to shut its eyes to many things
The management of the EU is ready to relax its demands to the official Minsk due to the crisis of the European politics in relation to Belarus and the conflict in Ukraine.  26.11.2014 | 08:12
Uladzimir Matskevich: You can’t participate in deceit; otherwise you become a deceiver, too
Uladzimir Matskevich: You can’t participate in deceit; otherwise you become a deceiver, too
Belarusan opposition is led by people for whom participation in the election is the only way to keep the image that they have invented.  25.11.2014 | 08:46
Ahead of elections, Lukashenka uses “external enemy” factor to win support of electorate
Ahead of elections, Lukashenka uses “external enemy” factor to win support of electorate
When the president campaign starts, he won’t put focus on economy, but rather on preserving political stability versus “destabilising” factors, thus traditionally toughening rhetoric against Poland.  20.11.2014 | 11:07
Next week agreement on visa simplification between Belarus and EU is to be discussed in Brussels
Next week agreement on visa simplification between Belarus and EU is to be discussed in Brussels
The fourth EU-Belarus Interim Phase meeting on modernisation issues between Belarus and the EU took place in Minsk.  20.11.2014 | 08:03
Uladzimir Makei: Minsk wants Russia to be involved in Eastern Partnership
Uladzimir Makei: Minsk wants Russia to be involved in Eastern Partnership
Minsk wanted Russia to be involved in regional projects carried out in the framework of the Eastern Partnership, Belarusan Foreign Minister says.  19.11.2014 | 10:43
President Lukashenka: In general, I mistrust the government
President Lukashenka: In general, I mistrust the government
Lukashenka repeatedly expressed his discontent with the government led by Miasnikovich and promised to consider its resignation. Yet no major reshuffles happened.  19.11.2014 | 09:36
Uladzimir Matskevich: Lukashenka’s national concept is all about rushing
Uladzimir Matskevich: Lukashenka’s national concept is all about rushing
Linguistic peculiarities don’t make Smolensk and Briansk Belarusan territories; neophytes are as dangerous as the concept of the “Russian World” is.  18.11.2014 | 09:01
Appeal to the international community on the support of human rights activist Elena Tonkacheva
Appeal to the international community on the support of human rights activist Elena Tonkacheva
The Belarusan National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum issued an appeal to the international community on the support of human rights activist Elena Tonkacheva.  13.11.2014 | 05:09
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Gintautas Mažeikis: The relation of political field and arena in the framework of information war

In his report, philosopher Gintautas Mažeikis discusses several concepts that have been a part of the European social and philosophical thought for quite a time.

“It is our big joint work”

It is impossible to change life in cities just in three years (the timeline of the “Agenda 50” campaign implementation). But changing the structure of relationships in local communities is possible.

Shhh! Belarus Wants You to Think It’s Turning Over a New Leaf

Minsk’s muddled media clampdown could jeopardize warming of relations with the West.

Mikhail Matskevich: How to create a local agenda and make it a problem solving tool

To achieve changes, you need to be interested in them and stop pinning all hopes on the state.