Desecuritizing the Belarusian Balcony: Principles for U.S.–Belarus Relations

Desecuritizing the Belarusian Balcony: Principles for U.S.–Belarus Relations

Mark Episkopos, a research fellow in the Quincy Institute’s Eurasia Program, writes in his article about USA – Belarus relations and importance of treating Belarus as an independent actor in foreign policy

A Quiet Thunderclap: Keith Kellogg’s Visit to Belarus and the Shifting Sands of Diplomacy

Mark Manson

In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical flashpoints and diplomatic brinkmanship, the unexpected often signals the most profound shifts.

Kellogg’s Minsk Visit: A New Opening in U.S.–Belarus Relations

Mark Manson

In a move that could reshape Eastern European diplomacy, U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg is expected to visit Minsk for high-level talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Will Aryna Sabalenka become a Sport Person of the Year?

Mark Manson

Aryna Sobolenko will compete with the legendary Simone Biles, runner and soccer player for the title of sportswoman of the year at the Laureus awards

Belarus Aims to Become a BRICS Member

Mark Manson

Belarus seeks closer ties with BRICS and aims to become a full member, seeing the organization as a means to support a multipolar world and reduce its dependency on Moscow.

Belarus Rediscovering Commonwealth of Independent States

Mark Manson

For Minsk, the CIS is increasingly attractive, as the logistical semi-blockade on Belarus’s western border has prevented it from engaging with Western countries and blocs.

Belarus Offers Reset of Bilateral Relations to Lithuania

Mark Manson

Ryzhenkov’s intended audience was likely the future Lithuanian government. If the incumbent center-right coalition government does not win the upcoming parliamentary elections, a small window of opportunity to de-escalate tensions between Minsk and Vilnius might surface.

Articles by Mark Manson