Articles

15.06.2021

Alexander Lukashenko’s Theatre

Those familiar with theories of representation in sociology are aware of much of the research conducted on the «theatrical» side of politics.

12.06.2021

The Putin-Biden summit in Geneva

Introduction In 1985, a new Soviet leader met his US counterpart in Geneva in November 1985.

01.06.2021

Belarus and Slovakia: closer than they seem

In cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic and with the support of SlovakAid, iSANS and partner institutions in Slovakia are implementing a scholarship program for Belarusians.

28.05.2021

The evolution of Kremlin influence on Belarus after August 2020

iSANS, the international initiative to counter hybrid influence in Eastern Europe, has released a report on the Kremlin’s interference in the Belarusian agenda after the presidential elections on August 9, 2020.

26.05.2021

Discrediting political opponents in the Belarusian state media and hate speech

«Zmagars» turn into bin Ladens After the August 2020 presidential elections there have been many recorded incidents involving the use of hate speech by state media.

28.04.2021

Splitting up the Belarusian protest

The Telegram messenger was accessed by 500 million monthly users this year.

28.04.2021

«Vaccine war» in coverage by Belarusian television channels: characteristics and methods

State media continue to manipulate their coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.

22.04.2021

Sultanistic regime in Belarus: rule by inheritance as an (un)likely scenario

Since the constitutional commission created is wholly and completely under the control of Alexander Lukashenko, the constitutional version they are writing up is designed to fully meet his political needs.