Chapter

The Situation in Belarus
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48:20 - 53:11 (04:50)

The speaker discusses the possibility of NATO and other Western powers attempting to exert influence over Belarus, and expresses concern about the country splitting along pro-European or pro-Russian lines similar to Ukraine.

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Tensions are increasing in Belarus as the country splits between pro- European or pro-Russian lines amidst the recent election controversies.
48:20 - 50:30 (02:10)
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Belarus
Summary

Tensions are increasing in Belarus as the country splits between pro- European or pro-Russian lines amidst the recent election controversies. While it is uncertain what will happen next, it seems that there is potential for things to end poorly for Belarus, regardless of the outcome.

Chapter
The Situation in Belarus
Episode
Part Two: Alexander Lukashenko: The Dictator of Belarus
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Despite the internet shutdown by the Belarusian Government, protesters in Belarus continue to plan, organize and carry out protests against the government.
50:30 - 51:46 (01:15)
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Belarusian Protests
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Despite the internet shutdown by the Belarusian Government, protesters in Belarus continue to plan, organize and carry out protests against the government. The protests mark a different approach among the youth in Belarus towards politics and is being led by people who have never had political agency before.

Chapter
The Situation in Belarus
Episode
Part Two: Alexander Lukashenko: The Dictator of Belarus
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Anarchists in Belarus are now being helped by British soccer hooligans after an app was developed to allow people in China access to the internet, which was also downloaded in Belarus before the app stores got blocked.
51:46 - 53:11 (01:24)
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Belarus, Anarchists, British Soccer Hooligans
Summary

Anarchists in Belarus are now being helped by British soccer hooligans after an app was developed to allow people in China access to the internet, which was also downloaded in Belarus before the app stores got blocked. This has brought together people who never considered themselves political activists before.

Chapter
The Situation in Belarus
Episode
Part Two: Alexander Lukashenko: The Dictator of Belarus
Podcast
Behind the Bastards