Belarus is Going back to ... Past or Future?

Using media information and "leaks" from those within influential circles close to the President, the author analyzes the development of the political climate in Belarus. He shows that the government is actively searching for ideas and ways to bring a new order to the country. According to...

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Main Author: Yakov Basin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: York University Libraries 1998-04-01
Series:Refuge
Online Access:https://refuge.journals.yorku.ca/index.php/refuge/article/view/21965
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Summary:Using media information and "leaks" from those within influential circles close to the President, the author analyzes the development of the political climate in Belarus. He shows that the government is actively searching for ideas and ways to bring a new order to the country. According to the author, there are many ideologists who want to turn Belarus into a fascist state. The author cites examples of proliferating anti-Semitic activities, often of a criminal character, as one of the most visible signs of this political trend.
ISSN:0229-5113
1920-7336