What the New U.S. Foreign Policy Means for Belarus

Abstract

As the Trump administration formulates a new foreign policy for the U.S., Belarus remains a blind spot - treated more as a subset of the Russia problem than as a country with its own trajectory. This analysis explores how Washington's approach to Belarus is shaped by institutional memory and strategic trade-offs. From negotiations over political prisoners to shrinking support for civil society, the piece examines what reengagement might look like.