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Belarus human rights abuses stacking up; Beirut blast one year later

Belarus human rights abuses stacking up; Beirut blast one year later

An Olympian refuses to return home to Belarus and an anti-Lukashenko activist has been found dead in Ukraine. What's going on? How has Delta variant added to the COVAX woes? A year after the Beirut blast, what has changed in Lebanon? One of the biggest non-nuclear blasts in global history. Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week.

Europe’s last dictator, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

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Europe’s last dictator, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

Fraud and corruption have contributed to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's reign since 1994. Ian Bremmer discusses whether a democratic transition is remotely possible in Belarus.

Is there actually a bromance between Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko?

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Is there actually a bromance between Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko?

"The whole world understands that these two people are not friends," says Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. The Belarusian opposition leader says that the Sochi meeting was a ruse to persuade the world that the two countries are aligned, when in fact another scheme may be at play.

Will sanctions work against Lukashenko?

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Will sanctions work against Lukashenko?

Belarusian "people do not feel safe," says Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. The Belarusian opposition leader suggests that sanctions against Lukashenko will ultimately help to free political prisoners, stop violence, and pave the way for new elections.

The fight for democracy in Europe's last dictatorship

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The fight for democracy in Europe's last dictatorship

In a very moving interview with Ian Bremmer, exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya expresses deep hopes and fears for her home country of Belarus. After diverting a Ryanair flight to arrest a dissident journalist, will President Alexander Lukashenko now be held accountable by leaders of the Western world?

Life under dictatorship in Belarus

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Life under dictatorship in Belarus

What should you put in your bag before leaving home in Belarus nowadays if you openly criticize the government? Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya recommends packing an extra pair of pants and socks in case you get kidnapped or thrown in jail because under strongman President Alexander Lukashenko, you "feel that you don't have rights at all."
Her conversation with Ian Bremmer is part of an interview on the upcoming episode of GZERO World, which begins airing on US public television Friday, June 11. Check local listings.