The Belarus Factor: Power, Politics and the Region with Ivan Kravtsov
The Belarus Factor: Power, Politics and the Region with Ivan Kravtsov
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Step into the heart of Eastern Europe as Ivan Kravtsov takes you beyond the headlines and straight to the frontlines of Belarusian politics. Each episode examines how Belarus’s shifting power plays and diplomatic tensions reverberate across Poland, the Baltics, Russia, and Ukraine—revealing the high stakes at this critical crossroads. Expect bold commentary, insider interviews, and real stories from the ground. Tune in for unfiltered insights that decode the true “Belarus Factor” shaping our world today.
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The podcast explores themes including Belarusian political dynamics, the impact of international relations, and civil society challenges, featuring episodes on the U.S. funding freeze's effects on opposition efforts and the potential outcomes of the upcoming 2025 elections under Alexander Lukashenko's regime.
Step into the heart of Eastern Europe as Ivan Kravtsov takes you beyond the headlines and straight to the frontlines of Belarusian politics. Each episode examines how Belarus’s shifting power plays and diplomatic tensions reverberate across Poland, the Baltics, Russia, and Ukraine—revealing the high stakes at this critical crossroads. Expect bold commentary, insider interviews, and real stories from the ground. Tune in for unfiltered insights that decode the true “Belarus Factor” shaping our world today.
In the latest episode of Belarus Factor, Ivan Kravtsov engages in a sharp, insightful conversation with Kamil Klysinski, Senior Fellow at the Center for Eastern Studies (OSW) in Warsaw, who has spent nearly 20 years analyzing Belarusian politics. They dive straight into the geopolitical game: Belarus seems sidelined in critical peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, despite its pivotal position in the conflict.
Klysinski delivers a striking message—”everything is on the table,” yet Belarus struggles to find a seat. This episode unpacks Lukashenko’s eroding autonomy, intensifying dependence on Russia, and how Western sanctions are reshaping Belarus' political and economic landscape.
Is there room left for pragmatic diplomacy, or is Belarus trapped in political isolation?
Discover more from Kamil Klysinski on his OSW Think Tank profile:
https://www.osw.waw.pl/en/eksperci/kamil-klysinski
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