Belarus After Communism: Where to Now?

Authors

Preslav Mantchev, Illinois Wesleyan UniversityFollow

Abstract

This paper examines the political development of Belarus since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Attention is devoted to the country’s internal politics, along with its foreign relations. Especially scrutinized is the de-facto dictatorial rule of president Alexander Lukashenko, along with the deteriorated relations between Belarus and powerful European states including Russia. A thorough historical context is provided, which identifies political violence and demographic change as causal factors for the country’s current political environment.

Recommended Citation

Mantchev, Preslav (2016) "Belarus After Communism: Where to Now?," Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 21
Available at: https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/respublica/vol21/iss1/9