Foreign policy of the Republic of Belarus: milestones and priorities

Abstract

The article dwells on the main stages and evolution of the priorities of the foreign policy of the Republic of Belarus in 1990/91–2020. The author analyses the milestones of the foreign policy activity of the Belarusian state, reveals the evolution of the priorities (thematic and geographical direction areas) of its foreign policy over the years of independence. The author shows the fundamental changes in the international situation and foreign policy of Belarus that have taken place in recent years.

Author Biography

Uladzimir E. Snapkouski, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

doctor of science (history), full professor; professor at the department of international relations, faculty of international relations

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Published
2021-06-28
Keywords: Republic of Belarus, foreign policy, diplomacy, stages of foreign policy activity, priorities of foreign policy
How to Cite
Snapkouski, U. E. (2021). Foreign policy of the Republic of Belarus: milestones and priorities. Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations, 1, 36-43. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/internationalRelations/article/view/3708
Issue
No 1 (2021): Journal of the Belarusian State University. International relations
Section
International relations

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