Belarus Under Lukashenka (basees/routledge Seri... Guide

Alexander Lukashenka has maintained power in Belarus for over three decades by evolving from a populist, paternalistic model into a heavily personalized "adaptive authoritarian" state. Following the 2020 election, the regime shifted from balancing co-optation with coercion to relying on intensified surveillance, widespread repression, and increased dependency on Russia for survival. For further reading, see Matthew Frear's analysis at Amazon .