Here we present to you analytical articles from Belarusian and foreign media, analytical centres and single authors. Some of them are there for discussion.
Belarus Responds Cautiously to Georgian Crisis 09/03/2008 - 22:01 / The Jamestown Foundation One of the interesting features of the Russia-Georgia conflict has been the sluggish support Russia has received from its allies. Perhaps most notable has been the reaction in Minsk, where the government of President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has acted ambivalently and still appears to be vacillating over the wisest course of action. comments: 0
Looking Both Ways 08/18/2008 - 11:09 / The Guardian Western politicians and commentators have been quick to seize on the conflict in South Ossetia as a defining moment in world history, or their careers. Some have been clambering to play peacemaker (Sarkozy, Kouchner), others want to boost their reputations for taking a strong line with Moscow (McCain, Miliband). But closer to Russia, in the neighbouring countries of Ukraine and Belarus, some politicians have been conspicuous by their silence. comments: 0
No Funding for U.N.'s Farcical Rights Council 10/10/2007 - 16:34 / The Baltimore Sun Congress has sent the United Nations a long-overdue message: Don't expect America to bankroll your farce of a Human Rights Council. Last month, the Senate followed earlier House action and voted to withhold about $3 million from our annual U.N. "dues" payment. The move has nothing to do with economizing. It's a fraction of the more than $400 million we pour into U.N. headquarters every year as our portion of the U.N. regular budget. But it represents that share of our dues money that flows into the Human Rights Council's kitty each year. comments: 0
Will Russia Deploy Nuclear Weapons in Belarus? 10/08/2007 - 23:04 / World Politics Review On Sept. 28, Belarussian Defense Minister Leonid Maltsev repeated his government's warning that U.S. plans to deploy ballistic missile defense (BMD) systems in Poland and the Czech Republic could have "unpredictable consequences" for Eurasian security. comments: 0
Odd Bedfellows? Gergia, Belarus Explore Partnership 10/07/2007 - 00:30 / EurasiaNet Just a year ago, ties between Minsk and Tbilisi were antagonistic. Now, united by common frustrations with Russia’s regional energy and economic policies, Georgia and Belarus appear to be trying to make a new start of things. comments: 0
South Ossetia Conflict Holds Lessons For Kyiv 08/16/2008 - 02:45 / rferl.org Analysts have begun to weigh the significance of the Russian-Georgian conflict for Russia's other neighbors and for Western relations with those countries. What lessons should Ukraine draw? The speed of the launch of Russian military operations makes clear that Moscow was ready to act and only sought a pretext; the Georgians, unfortunately, provided one. Russian forces quickly broadened the conflict beyond South Ossetia, launching air strikes throughout Georgia, deploying into Abkhazia, and occupying parts of Georgia outside of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. comments: 0
World Population Day Spotlights Young People 01/03/2007 - 04:15 / Voice of America World Population Day this year is focusing on the millions of young people threatened by illiteracy, poverty, the risks of pregnancy and childbirth and HIV/AIDS. A growing number young people are demanding action to narrow the opportunity gap.
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