Brief: After the Ultimatum in Belarus

The crisis seems unlikely to resolve itself on its own.

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Background: Belarus remains unstable. Neither President Alexander Lukashenko nor the political opposition has much of an advantage. An ultimatum set by Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the former presidential candidate and opposition leader, will soon expire. If her demands are not met, more protests and associated activities are expected follow, including a general strike on Oct. 26. What […]

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