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December 28 – January 3, 2015

Most likely trends in 2016 in foreign policy

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Most likely trends in 2016 in foreign policy

Minsk officials are likely to continue efforts to increase diplomatic contacts with Western capitals, while maintaining the ‘alliance’ with the Kremlin. The main task of the Foreign Ministry would be to strengthen Belarus’ peacekeeping reputation and her neutral position on the international arena. If tensions between Moscow and NATO members and allies rise, the Belarusian authorities are likely to avoid direct involvement in conflicts on the Russian side.

Nevertheless, amid growing recession in the economies of the EEU partner states and shrinking Russian market, increased number of trade wars between Russia and Belarus should not be ruled out.

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