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June 24, 2026

Why does the Belarusian regime target political prisoners' families?

Aleh Baradzin Aleh Baradzin examines why the families of political prisoners and political emigrants have become part of Belarus’s repressive system. Here, he reveals how the authorities use prisoners' families to exert pressure on political opponents Read more
May 29, 2026

Why 'prisoner release' in Belarus means forced expulsion

Aleh Baradzin International pressure has led to the release of some political prisoners in Belarus. However, these cases may reflect not a weakening of the country's repressive regime, but its transformation. Aleh Baradzin argues that these 'releases' are, in fact, a mechanism for forced expulsion from Belarus Read more
April 10, 2026

☢️ Europe is too late to play the nuclear game 

Olamide Samuel France’s new nuclear posture and Russia’s nuclear build-up in Belarus have made Europe feel vulnerable. But, argues Olamide Samuel, stronger nuclear rhetoric will not make Europe safer or more independent. Europe’s real task is to rebuild arms control, consultation, and dialogue before nuclear danger becomes harder to contain Read more

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