Dr. Arkady Moshes and Dr. Ryhor Nizhnikau, “Cornered: Lukashenka’s foreign policy since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.” Belarus Research Network for Neighborhood Policy, 2024
This analytical article assesses the premises and results of the foreign policy of the Belarusian ruler Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It details how his initial gains in aligning with Russia have eroded, leaving him vulnerable both domestically and internationally. The article examines Belarus’s evolving relations with Russia, the West, and other global actors, highlighting the constraints on Lukashenka’s strategic options.