The West’s Role in Belarus
William Courtney & Michael Haltzel, RealClearWorld
Belarus may be moving to the verge of political change. Mass demonstrations and labor strikes protesting President Alexander Lukashenko’s re-election, which is widely seen as fraudulent, along with police brutality are powering the shift. Whether any transition is peaceful and improves governance may depend in part on the West. If allowed to help, the West might facilitate dialogue and a stable power transfer while defusing geopolitical risks.