“Soft Belarusization” is a reaction to the threats of the “Russian World” based on the principle “I was hit and so I fell”.
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Why do Belarusans misunderstand Ukrainians? (Video)
For days Belarusan intellectuals were discussing what can culture oppose to the “hatred machines” that are accompanying a war. They argued until they almost fought.
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Andrei Yahorau: Sanctions have no important meaning in Belarus-EU relations
Now Belarus-EU relations will be developing regardless the extension of sanctions or their abolition.
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Uladzimir Matskevich: Belarus’ annexation might become a “small victorious war” for Russia
Until we get rid of all the ideological garbage in relations between Belarus and Russia, we will have to be careful and vigilant.
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Ulad Vialichka: The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum doesn’t need radical changes now
The transformations of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum have already been introduced. Now what the Forum needs is concrete definition of the directions that have already been launched.
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Uladzimir Matskevich: I think Belarus is seen as a country that disclaimed active reforms
It is easier for the regime to ask for money from the humble population than really start structural transformations.
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Youth civil society organizations still remain invisible
In this situation, the capacity for cooperation between youth organizations is quite high.
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The EU’s Benign Neglect of Eastern Europe
Between November 6 and December 11, 2015, Carnegie Europe continued its Capitals Series. In this second phase, the focus was on the EU’s Eastern neighbors, which the bloc has so often zigzagged over in trying to establish a coherent policy toward them collectively or bilaterally.
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Uladzimir Matskevich: The fight of the individual entrepreneurs is already lost
Quite strong socio-political forces are opposing individual entrepreneurs: the state, large business, and consumers.
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Capacity of youth non-governmental organizations and Initiative groups for cooperation in addressing common objectives
The Centre for European Transformation, commissioned by the Office for European Expertise and Communication, in April-June 2015 was carried out a study to assess the interaction potential of Belarusan youth NGOs in the solution of common tasks.
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Andrei Yahorau — Al Jazeera: “Lukashenko is irresponsible”
He said Belarus would likely face economic tightening not only as a result of the coronavirus pandemic but also a Russian trade oil crisis that worsened this past winter.