title: Slow Stagnation, Sudden Revolution? Post-Covid-19 Prospects for Political Change in Russia and Belarus
abstract: RECOMMENDATIONS The Covid-19 pandemic and the impending economic crisis may exacerbate instability in Belarus and Russia.To reduce the risks of regional instability and help to prepare for a possible transition of power, the international community should continue its support for democratic initiatives in the region. To better understand and predict future political development, close and nuanced knowledge of Russian and Belarusian societies is necessary.Monitoring and academic research should t
journal: Duo Research Archive (University of Oslo)