Chapter
The complicated situation in Belarus
51:30 - 1:02:10 (10:39)
Belarus presents a complicated situation as the uprising could be seen as orchestrated by NATO to remove a socialist leader or as a necessary change to a country that has been highly ranked in dictatorial terms.
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The situation in Belarus is complicated, with people on both sides making claims about the involvement of NATO and Russia in the recent unrest.
51:30 - 54:38 (03:08)
Summary
The situation in Belarus is complicated, with people on both sides making claims about the involvement of NATO and Russia in the recent unrest. President Lukashenko has been known to play both sides in the past, creating a murky geopolitical situation.
ChapterThe complicated situation in Belarus
EpisodePart One: Alexander Lukashenko: The Dictator of Belarus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A discussion on why Belarus is considered one of the dictatorships to live under, as well as the reasons behind the government's response to activism and poverty.
54:38 - 59:33 (04:54)
Summary
A discussion on why Belarus is considered one of the dictatorships to live under, as well as the reasons behind the government's response to activism and poverty.
ChapterThe complicated situation in Belarus
EpisodePart One: Alexander Lukashenko: The Dictator of Belarus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Belarusian President Lukashenko portrays himself as a farmer and father figure to the Belarusian people, which differs greatly from other dictators who present themselves as superhuman figures.
59:33 - 1:00:35 (01:01)
Summary
Belarusian President Lukashenko portrays himself as a farmer and father figure to the Belarusian people, which differs greatly from other dictators who present themselves as superhuman figures. He has used propaganda to maintain this image, such as firing a minister of agriculture after seeing cows being abused on a collective farm.
ChapterThe complicated situation in Belarus
EpisodePart One: Alexander Lukashenko: The Dictator of Belarus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses the unique dictatorship of Belarus where the leader, Lukashenko, never really had a cult of personality despite the country's violent history and how the state propaganda always portrays the nation as well protected compared to the outside world.
1:00:35 - 1:02:10 (01:34)
Summary
The podcast discusses the unique dictatorship of Belarus where the leader, Lukashenko, never really had a cult of personality despite the country's violent history and how the state propaganda always portrays the nation as well protected compared to the outside world.