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The Rise and Reign of Belarus' President Lukashenko
45:55 - 51:30 (05:34)
Political analyst Valery Karbalovich gives insight into how Belarus transitioned from a brief democracy to a strongman dictatorship after the fall of the USSR and how President Lukashenko uses strong-arm tactics to maintain his power.
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Political analyst Valery Karbalovich explains how Belarus went from a democratic country to a dictatorship after the fall of the USSR due to the country's political ties to Russia.
45:55 - 48:26 (02:30)
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Political analyst Valery Karbalovich explains how Belarus went from a democratic country to a dictatorship after the fall of the USSR due to the country's political ties to Russia. Lukashenko was able to achieve economic growth and reliable payment of state wages in exchange for agreeing to this arrangement.
ChapterThe Rise and Reign of Belarus' President Lukashenko
EpisodePart One: Alexander Lukashenko: The Dictator of Belarus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Belarus' economy has remained relatively stable under the rule of Alexander Lukashenko, although he has been accused of suppressing opposition by arresting their leaders after elections.
48:27 - 50:02 (01:35)
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Belarus' economy has remained relatively stable under the rule of Alexander Lukashenko, although he has been accused of suppressing opposition by arresting their leaders after elections. At least two of Lukashenko's cabinet colleagues and four political opponents have disappeared under unclear circumstances.
ChapterThe Rise and Reign of Belarus' President Lukashenko
EpisodePart One: Alexander Lukashenko: The Dictator of Belarus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Alexander Lukashenko's ruling style in Belarus is authoritarian, despite his consistent denial of being a dictator.
50:02 - 51:06 (01:04)
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Alexander Lukashenko's ruling style in Belarus is authoritarian, despite his consistent denial of being a dictator. Belarus has aligned itself with Russia, while thumbing its nose at Western powers for most of Lukashenko's reign
ChapterThe Rise and Reign of Belarus' President Lukashenko
EpisodePart One: Alexander Lukashenko: The Dictator of Belarus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
British and American envoys in Belarus found themselves locked out of their homes with no access to utilities after defying President Lukashenko's orders to leave the country.
51:07 - 51:30 (00:23)
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British and American envoys in Belarus found themselves locked out of their homes with no access to utilities after defying President Lukashenko's orders to leave the country.