Belarus
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Summary
Belarus is a landlocked Eastern European nation led by President Alexander Lukashenko since 1994. Often referred to as 'Europe's last dictatorship,' it maintains close political and military ties with Russia and plays a strategic role in the region's security dynamics.
Key Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
Strategic alliance with Russia
Geopolitical location
Authoritarian stability
Weaknesses
Economic dependence on Russia
International isolation
Outdated military equipment
Strategic Goals
Belarus aims to preserve its authoritarian regime, deepen integration with Russia through the Union State framework, and position itself as a regional security partner while suppressing internal dissent and avoiding direct military entanglement.
Relationships
Alliances:
Adversaries:
Current Leadership
Alexander Lukashenko
President
Roman Golovchenko
Prime Minister
Detailed Military Capabilities
aircrafts
Relies on aging Soviet-era aircraft with limited modernization.
ground Forces
Possesses a sizable ground force with Soviet-era equipment; some units are combat-ready.
naval
Landlocked country with no naval forces.
missile Attack
Limited offensive missile capabilities; relies on Russian support.
missile Defense
Operates S-300 and Buk systems; integrated with Russian defense networks.
intelligence
State security services are robust domestically; external intelligence capabilities are limited.
combat Experience
Minimal combat experience; primarily involved in internal security operations.
drones
Limited drone capabilities; primarily surveillance-focused.
foreign Support
Receives significant military and economic support from Russia.
cyber
Developing cyber capabilities with assistance from Russian counterparts.