Belarus
Poland will strengthen security amid espionage fears
A chain of incidents blamed on foreign intelligence services has exposed weaknesses in Polish internal security
PolandBelarusian economic recovery may not last
The Belarusian economy returned to growth last year after a deep recession in 2022
BelarusBelarus will propagate more anti-Western narratives
A powerful propaganda machine is being employed to change Belarusians' attitudes towards neighbouring countries
BelarusBelarus will remain a dictatorship after Lukashenka
Lukashenka has built a highly centralised and authoritarian system that is built on strong relations with Moscow
BelarusRussia will use CIS partners to conclude more FTAs
Moscow is moving fast to create a wide network of trade agreements with emerging and developing nations
CISBelarus will seek closer integration with Russia
With both countries facing isolation from the West, Russia and Belarus are seeking to move closer together
BelarusCIS economic group will help Russia weather sanctions
Trade within the Eurasian Economic Union substitutes for trade with the EU and helps reorientation towards Asia
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