Belarus in Crisis : From Domestic Unrest to the Russia-Ukraine War by Paul Hansbury (2023, Hardcover)

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But where many thought Belarus's dictator, Alyaksandr Lukashenka, would fall, he instead turned to Moscow for support, intensifying repression. Many of his opponents fled the country.

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

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Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBelarus in Crisis : from Domestic Unrest to the Russia-Ukraine War

Publication Year2023

SubjectRussia & the Former Soviet Union, International Relations / General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPolitical Science, History

AuthorPaul Hansbury

FormatHardcover

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Reviews"Paul Hansbury's understanding of Belarus is deep and nuanced. Analysing the causes of the 2020 protests in Belarus and explaining the evolution of Belarusian politics since independence, Belarus in Crisis is a timely, engaging and fascinating read. A truly excellent book." -- Ekaterina Pierson, Associate Researcher, Centre d'Etude de la Vie Politique, Université Libre de Bruxelles "Belarus in Crisis is not just timely--both for the region at war and the world. It tells a personal story, invaluable to all, in an effort to understand today's Belarus--as a country with its own voice, re-shaped by the trauma of the 2020s. An invigorating read!" -- Elena Korosteleva, Professor of Politics and Global Sustainable Development, University of Warwick, and co-founder of the Oxford Belarus Observatory "An accessible and insightful portrayal of this much-neglected country. Paul Hansbury weaves historical background and contemporary politics into a sympathetic tapestry, depicting a long-suffering people hijacked by a dictatorial regime and its Kremlin backers." -- Edward Lucas, author, security specialist and Times columnist "A masterly account of Belarusian history, with short "interludes" dealing with themes of particular interest, culminating in 2022 with the further violent crackdowns on popular unrest and uncertainty after Putin's use of Belarusian territory to invade Ukraine. A good read." -- Brian Bennett, author of The Last Dictatorship in Europe: Belarus Under Lukashenko "Remarkable" -- Roger Boyes, The Times ''A concise and yet wide-ranging study. ... [Hansbury] has a sharp eye for detail, capturing the pragmatic and slightly petty flavor of the regime's repressions.'' -- The Moscow Times, "Paul Hansbury's understanding of Belarus is deep and nuanced. Analysing the causes of the 2020 protests in Belarus and explaining the evolution of Belarusian politics since independence, Belarus in Crisis is a timely, engaging and fascinating read. A truly excellent book." -- Ekaterina Pierson, Associate Researcher, Centre d'Etude de la Vie Politique, Université Libre de Bruxelles "Belarus in Crisis is not just timely--both for the region at war and the world. It tells a personal story, invaluable to all, in an effort to understand today's Belarus--as a country with its own voice, re-shaped by the trauma of the 2020s. An invigorating read!" -- Elena Korosteleva, Professor of Politics and Global Sustainable Development, University of Warwick, and co-founder of the Oxford Belarus Observatory, "Paul Hansbury's understanding of Belarus is deep and nuanced. Analysing the causes of the 2020 protests in Belarus and explaining the evolution of Belarusian politics since independence, Belarus in Crisis is a timely, engaging and fascinating read. A truly excellent book." -- Ekaterina Pierson, Associate Researcher, Centre d'Etude de la Vie Politique, Université Libre de Bruxelles "Belarus in Crisis is not just timely--both for the region at war and the world. It tells a personal story, invaluable to all, in an effort to understand today's Belarus--as a country with its own voice, re-shaped by the trauma of the 2020s. An invigorating read!" -- Elena Korosteleva, Professor of Politics and Global Sustainable Development, University of Warwick, and co-founder of the Oxford Belarus Observatory "An accessible and insightful portrayal of this much-neglected country. Paul Hansbury weaves historical background and contemporary politics into a sympathetic tapestry, depicting a long-suffering people hijacked by a dictatorial regime and its Kremlin backers." -- Edward Lucas, author, security specialist and Times columnist "A masterly account of Belarusian history, with short "interludes" dealing with themes of particular interest, culminating in 2022 with the further violent crackdowns on popular unrest and uncertainty after Putin's use of Belarusian territory to invade Ukraine. A good read." -- Brian Bennett, author of The Last Dictatorship in Europe: Belarus Under Lukashenko "Remarkable" -- Roger Boyes, The Times, "Paul Hansbury's understanding of Belarus is deep and nuanced. Analysing the causes of the 2020 protests in Belarus and explaining the evolution of Belarusian politics since independence, Belarus in Crisis is a timely, engaging and fascinating read. A truly excellent book." -- Ekaterina Pierson, Associate Researcher, Centre d'Etude de la Vie Politique, Université Libre de Bruxelles"Belarus in Crisis is not just timely--both for the region at war and the world. It tells a personal story, invaluable to all, in an effort to understand today's Belarus--as a country with its own voice, re-shaped by the trauma of the 2020s. An invigorating read!" -- Elena Korosteleva, Professor of Politics and Global Sustainable Development, University of Warwick, and co-founder of the Oxford Belarus Observatory"An accessible and insightful portrayal of this much-neglected country. Paul Hansbury weaves historical background and contemporary politics into a sympathetic tapestry, depicting a long-suffering people hijacked by a dictatorial regime and its Kremlin backers." -- Edward Lucas, author, security specialist and Times columnist"A masterly account of Belarusian history, with short "interludes" dealing with themes of particular interest, culminating in 2022 with the further violent crackdowns on popular unrest and uncertainty after Putin's use of Belarusian territory to invade Ukraine. A good read." -- Brian Bennett, author of The Last Dictatorship in Europe: Belarus Under Lukashenko"Remarkable" -- Roger Boyes, The Times''A concise and yet wide-ranging study. ... [Hansbury] has a sharp eye for detail, capturing the pragmatic and slightly petty flavor of the regime's repressions.'' -- The Moscow Times, "Paul Hansbury's understanding of Belarus is deep and nuanced. Analysing the causes of the 2020 protests in Belarus and explaining the evolution of Belarusian politics since independence, Belarus in Crisis is a timely, engaging and fascinating read. A truly excellent book." -- Ekaterina Pierson, Associate Researcher, Centre d'Etude de la Vie Politique, Université Libre de Bruxelles "Belarus in Crisis is not just timely--both for the region at war and the world. It tells a personal story, invaluable to all, in an effort to understand today's Belarus--as a country with its own voice, re-shaped by the trauma of the 2020s. An invigorating read!" -- Elena Korosteleva, Professor of Politics and Global Sustainable Development, University of Warwick, and co-founder of the Oxford Belarus Observatory "An accessible and insightful portrayal of this much-neglected country. Paul Hansbury weaves historical background and contemporary politics into a sympathetic tapestry, depicting a long-suffering people hijacked by a dictatorial regime and its Kremlin backers." -- Edward Lucas, author, security specialist and Times columnist "A masterly account of Belarusian history, with short "interludes" dealing with themes of particular interest, culminating in 2022 with the further violent crackdowns on popular unrest and uncertainty after Putin's use of Belarusian territory to invade Ukraine. A good read." -- Brian Bennett, author of The Last Dictatorship in Europe: Belarus Under Lukashenko, "[A] deeply researched and valuable study of the history, culture and current politics of Belarus." -- Times Literary Supplement"Belarus in Crisis is not just timely--both for the region at war and the world. It tells a personal story, invaluable to all, in an effort to understand today's Belarus--as a country with its own voice, re-shaped by the trauma of the 2020s. An invigorating read!" -- Elena Korosteleva, Professor of Politics and Global Sustainable Development, University of Warwick, and co-founder of the Oxford Belarus Observatory"An accessible and insightful portrayal of this much-neglected country. Paul Hansbury weaves historical background and contemporary politics into a sympathetic tapestry, depicting a long-suffering people hijacked by a dictatorial regime and its Kremlin backers." -- Edward Lucas, author, security specialist and Times columnist"A masterly account of Belarusian history, with short "interludes" dealing with themes of particular interest, culminating in 2022 with the further violent crackdowns on popular unrest and uncertainty after Putin's use of Belarusian territory to invade Ukraine. A good read." -- Brian Bennett, author of The Last Dictatorship in Europe: Belarus Under Lukashenko"Remarkable" -- Roger Boyes, The Times''A concise and yet wide-ranging study. ... [Hansbury] has a sharp eye for detail, capturing the pragmatic and slightly petty flavor of the regime's repressions.'' -- The Moscow Times"Abounds in pointed and captivating reflections." -- Politique etrangere"Paul Hansbury's understanding of Belarus is deep and nuanced. Analysing the causes of the 2020 protests in Belarus and explaining the evolution of Belarusian politics since independence, Belarus in Crisis is a timely, engaging and fascinating read. A truly excellent book." -- Ekaterina Pierson, Associate Researcher, Centre d'Etude de la Vie Politique, Université Libre de Bruxelles

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal947.8086

Table Of ContentSources, Acknowledgments and a Note on Transliteration Map Introduction 1. A White Space on the Map Interlude: Language and Culture 2. Lukashenka's Rise Interlude: The Economy 3. The Opposition's Rise? Interlude: Civil Society 4. Clampdown Interlude: International Relations 5. The West Reacts Coda: Operation Z Appendix I: Transliteration Table Appendix II: Timeline Notes Selected Bibliography Index

SynopsisIn 2020, mass anti-government protests erupted across Belarus. The brutal crackdown that followed shocked the international community: the authorities arrested tens of thousands of citizens, shut down independent media and NGOs, and fomented a migrant crisis on the European Union's border. But where many thought Belarus's dictator, Alyaksandr Lukashenka, would fall, he instead turned to Moscow for support, intensifying repression. Many of his opponents fled the country. Then, in February 2022, Belarus provided a staging area for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, allowing troops and missile systems to be based on its territory as large-scale war returned to Eastern Europe once again. Many outsiders now view Belarus as little more than a Russian military district, rather than a sovereign country. Paul Hansbury offers a wide-ranging account of these two related crises. Exploring the domestic origins of Belarus's political chaos and its international ramifications, he also assesses the effectiveness of western sanctions policy, as well as considering the history and prospects of Belarusian statehood. Does Belarus have a future as an independent polity? And how has Russia's war with Ukraine affected Belarusians' views of their dictatorship and the cause of democracy in their country?, A captivating introduction to a land in turmoil, revealing how and why Belarus fell apart-and where it must go from here.