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Democracy and the Transatlantic Community: The Role of Central Europe

Autocratic and hybrid regimes remain entrenched across a post-Soviet space.

Daily Life In Belarus MINSK, BELARUS - JULY 04: A Soviet Mural with the letter 'CCCP' above the entrance to a metro station on Independence Avenue on July 04, 2017 in Minsk, Belarus. The post-Soviet republic of Belarus, borders Poland to its West, Lithuania to its North West, Russia to its North East, and Ukraine to its South. A predominantly flat country of Lakes and Forests, home to Wolves, Brown Bears and EuropeÕs only population of Bison. The population is around 9.5 million people, and it often cited as being 'Europe's last Dictatorship'. Belarus' current President Alexander Lukashenko has been in power since 1994, winning his fifth term in October 2015 with 83.5 % of the vote. Visa restrictions to Belarus have recently been lifted, allowing citizens from the European Union, America and 51 other countries visa-free entry to the country for up to 5 days through Minsk International Airport.

Aug 2013 No 008