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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...

Will the Upcoming Referendum Bring Meaningful Change to Belarus?

University of Chicago

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...