Belarus Facing Growing Domestic Problems
Belarus Facing Growing Domestic Problems
Author(s): Anna Maria Dyner
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Electoral systems, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Belarus; elections; rigging; Ukraine; Russia; war; EU; domestic problems;
Summary/Abstract: The Belarusian authorities continue to suffer the consequences of rigging the 2020 presidential elections and their support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, which have resulted in a significant reduction in political and trade contacts with Western countries. To maintain internal stability, the regime is stepping up repression and attempting to militarise society by portraying external threats. Although the risk of regime collapse is not high, the EU should be prepared to increase its support for the democratisation of Belarus.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2023
- Language: English
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