The Eurasian security system and Belarus: problems of geopolitical interdependence

Authors

  • Murat T. Laumulin Embassy of Kazakhstan to Belarus, 67 Pobeditelei Avenue, Minsk 220035, Belarus

Keywords:

security, Eurasian integration, foreign policy of Belarus, geopolitical interdependence, the Ukrainian crisis, military-industrial complex, Central Asia, the CSTO

Abstract

This article identifies and considers the most important elements of the interdependence between the foreign policy of the Republic of Belarus and the process of formation and development of the Eurasian security system, including mili­tary-strategic cooperation between Belarus and Russia, development of the military-industrial complex, and the efforts of the CSTO to maintain security in Central Asia.

Author Biography

  • Murat T. Laumulin, Embassy of Kazakhstan to Belarus, 67 Pobeditelei Avenue, Minsk 220035, Belarus

    doctor of science (politics), PhD (his­tory), full professor; minister-counselor

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Published

2018-10-16

Issue

No. 2 (2017): Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations

Section

History of International Relations and Foreign Policy

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Laumulin, M.T. 2018. The Eurasian security system and Belarus: problems of geopolitical interdependence. Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations. 2 (Oct. 2018), 31–40.