Publication

This brief argues that contrary to popular appearances, Belarus's security remains tightly bound with Russia's. The benefits, after all, are mutual. Moscow maintains its traditional strategic depth, at least vis-a-vis Europe, while Minsk reaps economic benefits it otherwise wouldn't have. So, it's a good deal all around, right? No, says the brief. Growing military integration between the two countries is costing Belarus its sovereignty and lower-level forms of autonomy.