When it comes to the narrative war, Russia is winning, evidenced by its successful domestic repression framed as national protection and its international portrayal of the conflict as an ideological battle against Western imperialism. The price to pay may be a fractured, more dangerous multipolar world order with a reduced role for human rights. Whether it feels it doesn’t need to or simply shouldn’t have to, the West needs to better engage in these narrative wars.
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While the opposition decides how best to express their dissent, the Kremlin faces a different problem. The Kremlin must ensure that the level of voter turnout is relatively high while the opposition must decide whether or not to boycott the vote.
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The Belarusian people appear willing to accept a stable level of modest wealth and domestic calm if it means avoiding any internal or external security threats.
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While the size of the recent anti-corruption protests reminded observers of 2011-2012 events, the recent mass mobilizations were unique in several ways.
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Russia’s close ties to Haftar could prove critical in attracting his support for an amended political agreement, if the general can be convinced that it is his best chance of holding a position of future power.
