Analytical Article no. 15. Lukashenka’s blues: What the Belarusian regime is afraid of

Dr. Arkady Moshes and Dr. Ryhor Nizhnikau, “Lukashenka’s blues: What the Belarusian regime is afraid of” . Belarus Research Network on Neighborhood Policy, 2025.

This analytical article examines the hidden anxieties of Aliaksandr Lukashenka, revealing how fears of annexation by Russia, economic fragility, and a lack of succession plans undermine his grip on power. Despite a calm surface, the regime is plagued by uncertainty.

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