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Alexander Lukashenko's Belarus

Marcus Blackwell

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

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"Alexander Lukashenko's Belarus" offers a compelling examination of Eastern Europe's longest-serving head of state and his unprecedented 27-year grip on power. The book meticulously traces how a former collective farm director transformed Belarus into a unique hybrid state, maintaining authority through a delicate balance of Soviet-style governance and selective market reforms, while skillfully navigating relationships with both Russia and the West.

 
Through extensive research drawing from previously unavailable government archives and firsthand accounts, the book chronicles Lukashenko's journey from his rise to power in 1994 through the watershed 2020 election. The narrative explores three crucial elements of his regime: power consolidation in the 1990s, the development of a state-controlled economic model, and Belarus's careful positioning between Russian influence and European interests.

 
Particularly fascinating is how Lukashenko's administration has managed to maintain stability by preserving Soviet-era structures while selectively adopting modern reforms. The book progresses chronologically, examining pivotal moments such as the 1996 constitutional reforms and the implementation of the distinctive "Belarusian economic model" in the early 2000s.

 
What makes this analysis particularly valuable is its comprehensive approach to understanding authoritarian governance in the post-Soviet space, combining insights from political science, economics, and international relations. For scholars, policymakers, and readers interested in contemporary European affairs, it provides crucial context for understanding both Belarus's unique political landscape and broader regional dynamics.
Available since: 01/17/2025.
Print length: 108 pages.

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