Just as Belarus seems close to ending its gas dispute with Russia, its foreign minister visits Ukraine in a period of significant tension. Belarus' balancing act continues.
Thirty years after the catastrophe at Chernobyl, the government of neighbouring Belarus still refuses to release information about real radiation levels in the surrounding area. It’s even planning to build a new nuclear power plant. Русский
The work of Belarusian Nobel Prize winner Svetlana Alexievich creates a space for voices unheard and ignored. We should be wary of claims to own it. на русском языке
As Aleksandr Lukashenka wins his fifth term as president, are there signs that Belarus’ political stagnation might be about to change?
If we’re going to understand what happens next in Belarus, we need to listen to the people. Русский
In the Soviet Union, anyone without an official job could be charged with ‘parasitism’ and sentenced to internal exile. Now Belarus has revived the idea. на русском языке
This is presidential election year, which usually means a tightening of the screws on any hint of opposition.
After two decades of russification, the Belarusian government is rethinking its identity politics.
In Belarus, smuggling is a fine art, and, unlike stealing, morally acceptable. на русском языке
Belarus is slowly opening up to the idea of gender equality. But the conservative meaning attached to the concept is holding it back.
There are 181 occupations from which women in Belarus are banned. The Lukashenka government says this is progress. на русском языке
A film by Madeleine Sackler, about the Belarus Free Theatre, an acclaimed group of brave, imaginative and subversive performers. 'Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus' is a daring and entertaining film, and we encourage you to show your support.
