Perestroika Belarusian-Style: The Logic of the Systemic Crisis
... stability in Belarus, keep external influence at bay, and hold on to the special relationship it has with its Belarusian friends. But the risks are exceptionally high. The situation in Belarus is not static and could take a turn for the worse at any moment. Alexander Lukashenko still has time to make the most important decision of his life. 1 . Author’s calculations based on data from the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus, the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation and Gazprom. 2 . Author’s calculations based on data from the Federal Customs Service of Russia.