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There can be no Belarus-EU dialog without equal participation of the civil society
There can be no Belarus-EU dialog without equal participation of the civil society
A detailed comment of the Coordinating Board of the Belarusan National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum on possible restoration of cooperation between Belarus and the EU.  14.09.2015 | 10:16
During his campaign the incumbent president refrains from paternalistic rhetoric and populism
During his campaign the incumbent president refrains from paternalistic rhetoric and populism
Lukashenka is likely to use vague ideological slogans about building independent Belarus, ensuring security amid Ukrainian conflict, and avoid promises about the growth of people’s living standards.  13.09.2015 | 09:58
European Parliament adopts a resolution on the situation in Belarus
European Parliament adopts a resolution on the situation in Belarus
Taking all the recent developments in Belarus, including the release of the political prisoners, “remains deeply concerned by the human rights and fundamental freedoms situation in Belarus”.  13.09.2015 | 09:54
Minsk intends to win elections and wait out economic crisis before further committing to Moscow
Minsk intends to win elections and wait out economic crisis before further committing to Moscow
Belarus lacks sources for internal stimulation, according to experts of the Eurasian Bank of Development. The joint problems, together with Ukraine’s disaffection, further induce the Russian side to s  12.09.2015 | 10:59
Point of view: Today Ukraine authorities view Belarusan volunteers as an obstacle, not an asset
Point of view: Today Ukraine authorities view Belarusan volunteers as an obstacle, not an asset
The true scale of Belarus’ involvement in Russia-Ukraine war is unknown, since most Belarusans hide their participation to avoid persecution of Belarusan state that considers them to be mercenaries.  10.09.2015 | 11:39
Opinion: Western politicians shouldn’t anticipate quick change of leadership in Belarus
Opinion: Western politicians shouldn’t anticipate quick change of leadership in Belarus
Instead of reacting to the actions of the Belarusian authorities, the West needs a pro-active long-term strategy focused on building links between EU and Belarus at all levels, writes Yarik Kryvoi.  09.09.2015 | 10:25
Aliaksei Mihalevich detained on Belarusian border to be released under non-leave recognizance
Aliaksei Mihalevich detained on Belarusian border to be released under non-leave recognizance
The former political prisoner Ales Mihalevich was released from the Ashmiany District Police Department without the change of “preventive punishment”.  09.09.2015 | 09:15
Contact Group on Ukraine held its regular meeting in Minsk
Contact Group on Ukraine held its regular meeting in Minsk
All subgroups of the Contact Group on Ukraine met in Minsk on September 08. The session was traditionally closed to the press.  09.09.2015 | 08:05
Why not Belarus?
Why not Belarus?
Belarus has shown signs of wanting to set aside its political differences with the EU and work towards an Association Agreement. Now it is up to the EU to act, writes Viktor Yengibaryan.  08.09.2015 | 11:20
Uladzimir Matskevich: Now it’s the right time to weaken Belarus’ dependence on Russia
Uladzimir Matskevich: Now it’s the right time to weaken Belarus’ dependence on Russia
It will be a very hard thing to do; but it should be done. For that, we need political will.  08.09.2015 | 08:57
EU isn’t ready to lift sanctions from Belarus, though it welcomes the release of political prisoners
EU isn’t ready to lift sanctions from Belarus, though it welcomes the release of political prisoners
The head of Belgian Foreign Ministry Didier Reynders stated that at the informal meeting of the EU Ministers.  07.09.2015 | 10:56
Point of view: Statkevich strengthens coalition for non-recognition and makes it more radical
Point of view: Statkevich strengthens coalition for non-recognition and makes it more radical
He attempts to push for consolidation of political parties and movements that stand for strong pressure on President Lukashenka and non-recognition of president elections by Western observers.  05.09.2015 | 09:51
Yaraslau Kryvoi: Belarus may become closer to EU but it won’t leave Russian orbit any time soon
Yaraslau Kryvoi: Belarus may become closer to EU but it won’t leave Russian orbit any time soon
In an interview to Eastbook.eu, Yaraslau Kryvoi, director of Ostrogorski Centre and editor-in-chief of Belarus Digest, gives the context for analyzing the key figure in October presidential elections.  04.09.2015 | 14:29
Opinion: Minsk is trying to convince Moscow to give it newer aircraft
Opinion: Minsk is trying to convince Moscow to give it newer aircraft
Belarus and Russia established the Single Regional System of Air Defence in 2012. Despite concerns that it would put its army under Russian control, Minsk holds its ground, writes Siarhei Bohdan.  04.09.2015 | 10:49
Only 4 president wannabes became registered candidates. Tsiareshchanka dropped out of the struggle
Only 4 president wannabes became registered candidates. Tsiareshchanka dropped out of the struggle
Presidential wannabe, Belarusian economist Viktar Tsiareshchanka falls out of the presidential race.  02.09.2015 | 15:34
Viktar Tsiareshchanka may quit election
Viktar Tsiareshchanka may quit election
Currently, the potential presidential candidate considers the possibility to refuse from continuing his participation in the presidential campaign.  01.09.2015 | 10:49
Uladzimir Matskevich: Political prisoners got released from prisons but never stopped being hostages
Uladzimir Matskevich: Political prisoners got released from prisons but never stopped being hostages
The opposition has more chances to influence the orbit of Pluton than the situation in Belarus: it is fully controlled by the regime, with the illusion that “it still has its own opinion”.  01.09.2015 | 08:00
Will something change in the established order where Russia has always been there for Belarus?
Will something change in the established order where Russia has always been there for Belarus?
No other country or regional union could give to Belarus as much as Russia. Over the last two decades Russian subsidies reached around 15% of Belarusian GDP annually, writes Ales Alachnovich.  31.08.2015 | 12:02
The North-South Divide Emerges in Eastern Europe
The North-South Divide Emerges in Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe is one of the most active and complex geopolitical areas in the world. The regional and global ramifications of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine provide the most recent validation of thi  31.08.2015 | 10:21
Martin Uggla: EU should realize that Belarus won’t introduce systemic reforms; we can’t trust regime
Martin Uggla: EU should realize that Belarus won’t introduce systemic reforms; we can’t trust regime
The head of Östgruppen assumes that the EU needs to define the goal of its policy towards Minsk – whether to mend relations with the regime or promote the development of democracy in Belarus.  30.08.2015 | 13:41
Pavel Usau: Opposition is half-decayed; Statkevich won’t be able to stop it in this environment
Pavel Usau: Opposition is half-decayed; Statkevich won’t be able to stop it in this environment
The opposition’s consolidation resources have become even smaller, taking into account that some part of it goes for direct deal with the authorities, the political scientist assumes.  28.08.2015 | 13:06
U.S.: Release of political prisoners is an important step toward normalizing relations
U.S.: Release of political prisoners is an important step toward normalizing relations
But the Department of State still calls on the Government of Belarus to restore the political rights of these six and other former political prisoners.  27.08.2015 | 09:31
Dictator’s “humanism”: Political prisoners’ release of will hardly bring systemic political changes
Dictator’s “humanism”: Political prisoners’ release of will hardly bring systemic political changes
Lukashenka can barely be characterised as a politician driven by the principles of humanism – for the past 21 years while in power, the country has consistently ranked low on all democracy scales.  27.08.2015 | 08:27
Mikalai Statkevich: a hero, a politician, a man
Mikalai Statkevich: a hero, a politician, a man
The release of political prisoners will result in improvement of Belarus’ relations with the EU and the US, but not in recognition of elections and their winner.  26.08.2015 | 11:20
Maira Mora said goodbye to Lukashenka as the relations with the EU are improving
Maira Mora said goodbye to Lukashenka as the relations with the EU are improving
Head of the EU Delegation in Belarus organized the talks with the Belarus President Aliaksandr Lukashenka on 24 August in connection with the expiry of Maira Mora’s diplomatic mission in Belarus.  25.08.2015 | 11:38
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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.