Analytical Papers: Belarus and World
Ageev A., Ph.D.
"The role of state in the formation of foreign policy attitudes of Belarusians: regional peculiarities", 2006 (Belarusian)
Based on statistics and sociological data as well as on the experience of work in the government, the report covers activity of Mogilev authorities on establishment of international contacts and their influence on the formation of foreign policy attitudes of population.
Prof. Astrowsky A., Ph.D.
"Belarus between Russia and EU: following the third road?", 2006 (Belarusian)
The report reviews political prospects of Belarus based on its geopolitical choice. It also explains benefits of refusal to integrate into Russia or the EU which are its neutral status and the development of conceptual democracy.
Prof. Bogdankevich S., Ph.D.
"Republic of Belarus vs. EU: drifting slowly to European values and standards", 2006 (Russian)
The report presents analysis of problems and reasons of crisis in Belarus-EU relations. It also gives assessment of EU economics in the light of Lisbon strategy implementation. Finally, it introduces to main discussions on Western and Eastern directions of integration.
Prof. Bogdankevich S., Ph.D.
"Belarus-Russia: independence vs. economic interests", 2005 (Russian)
The report analyzes independence problems of Belarus during its integration with Russia. Special attention is given to the issues like conversion to Russia's currency, difference of economic systems and transition period objectives.
Bondarenko V., Ph.D.
"The role of civil society organizations in the development of Euro-regions in Belarus", 2006 (Russian)
The report considers influence of Euro-regions on the promotion of pro-European attitudes in Belarus.
Bykowski P.
"EU and Russia's attitude to Belarus in the mass media of Russia and the world", 2006 (Russian)
The report gives a quantitative analysis pertaining to coverage of topical Belarusian issues in the world's mass media over the past two years. It makes the conclusion that the world's mass media give a superficial analysis of the situation in Belarus which they think is basically frozen and stiff. Furthermore, European and US mass media generally promptly respond to Belarusian political events while Russian mass media as a rule present one-sided information given from the standpoint of the Belarusian authorities.
Bykowski P.
"European subject matter in the Belarusian mass-media", 2005 (Russian)
The current report pertains to the study of the Belarusian press contents in what regards the European Subject Matter. Ten periodicals and newsreels of two news agencies were examined using the method of key word frequency.
Drakochrust Yu., Ph.D.
"Europe in Belarus and Belarus in Europe", 2007 (Russian)
The report on the basis of opinion polls analyzed Belarusian EU policy and attitude of Belarusians to Europe.
Drakochrust Yu., Ph.D.
"Belarusian strategy of Europe: problems and perspectives", 2007 (Russian)
Based on data of opinion polls the report gives analysis to the dynamics of relations between Belarus, Russia and European community as well as outlines basic geopolitical strategies of Belarus possible under current conditions.
Drakochrust Yu., Ph.D.
"Belarus in the world as it is by the youth", 1999 (Russian)
Basing on the public opinion poll the report analyses the dinamic of age groups attitudes to the integration with Russia (1993-1999). It is also studied how the attitude to the integration is related in the public consciousness with the attitude to Western countries.
Drakochrust Yu., Ph.D., Drakochrust G., Ph.D., Zvozskova N.
"Problems of political leadership and integration of Belarus and Russia:1995-1997", 1997 (Russian)
Third volume of Center for Documentation of IISEPS is devoted to history of Belarusian-Russian integration in 1995-1997. The analytical essay includes chronics of integration process, analysis of political spectrum of Belarus and evolution of integration idea, role of Russian factor in Belarusian politics and foundations of Belarusian independence, as well as role of integration in the context of European security. The main part of this volume consists of 80 basic documents about history this integration.
Gribov G., Ph.D.
"Integration into Europe: value basics vs. prospects", 2005 (Russian)
The report is based on author's sociological researches in Belarus, Poland, Germany and Portugal. It gives analysis of the agents promoting value-based integration processes. It proves that values are not an obstacle for closer integration.
Gryaznova L., Ph.D.
"The role of political parties in strengthening of pro-European attitudes", 2006 (Russian)
Based on socio-political experience, the report considers the influence which political parties make on the Belarusian public opinion in promoting of pro-European attitudes.
Gulak O.
"The role of human rights centers in strengthening of pro-European attitudes", 2006 (Russian)
The report outlines the role and the practice of human rights centers in the development and promotion of pro-European attitudes in Belarus.
Kalyakin S.
"Future of Belarus within and outside "Great Europe": is there any alternative to the current course?", 2006 (Russian)
The report considers foreign political choice of Belarus and the aspects of its dynamics in view of unpredictability of international relations.
Karach O.
"Belarus: into Europe through transformation of collective post-Soviet mentality", 2006 (Russian)
The report considers basic collisions of the modern Belarusian mentality which negatively influence the attitude of population to human values, democratization and European integration as well as proposes the ways of their elimination.
Êaryagin V.
"Socio-economic field of business and entrepreneurship development in Belarus from the viewpoint of European values", 2006 (Russian)
The report gives analysis to the nature and state of Belarusian entrepreneurship based on the "National Business Platform of Belarus." This platform is considered an incentive and a factor of strengthening pro-European attitudes in Belarus.
Êozlovskaya T.
"The role of entrepreneurship in strengthening of pro-European attitudes in Belarus", 2006 (Russian)
Based on the research of business community conducted by the International Finance Corporation as well as on the report of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the report reviews the development of entrepreneurship in the Mogilev region and its influence on strengthening of pro-European attitudes of population.
Prof. Êul-Syalverstava S., Ph.D.
"Belarus within and outside European culture: classes of history", 2006 (Belarusian)
Based on the analysis of historical experience in the development of national culture, the report outlines the prospects of intellectual integration of Belarus into the European community.
Lukevich V., Ph.D.
"Is Poland really a country of the European Union?", 2005 (Belarusian)
The given report reviews objective factors stimulating closer relations between people in these countries. Thus, aggravation of the top-level governmental relations does not decrease attractiveness of Poland for Belarusians. On the contrary, accession of Poland into the EU has brought up to more contacts and closer relations between common citizens.
Lysiuk A., Ph.D.
"What is the road which leads into Europe? The problems of Euro-Atlantic integration for Belarus, Russia and Ukraine", 2005 (Russian)
The report introduces to the problems of integration into Euro-Atlantic organizations which Belarus, Russia and Ukraine would face as well as reveals that in most parameters these countries are not ready to integrate into either NATO or EU bodies.
Prof. Manaev O., Ph.D.
"Belarus vs. Great Europe: a partner or a hindrance?", 2006 (Russian)
Based on many sociological researches, the report considers relations between Belarus and Grand Europe as well as the positions of key agencies of geopolitical choice in Belarus, possible consequences of this choice for the EU and the long-term strategy for Belarus.
Prof. Manaev O., Ph.D.
"Relationship between foreign policy priorities of population and their attitude to business", 2006 (Russian)
Based on the results of numerous sociological surveys conducted by the IISEPS, the report considers attitude of Belarusians to Russia and the EU vs. its dynamics, attitude to business and entrepreneurship vs. its dynamics as well as their relationship in the prism of strengthening pro-European attitudes in Belarus.
Prof. Manaev O., Ph.D.
"The role of think tanks in strengthening of pro-European attitudes", 2006 (Russian)
Based on the results of sociological surveys conducted by the IISEPS, the report determines the place of independent research centers (think tanks) within the system of social institutes, outlines their influence on public opinion and politics and, first of all, on strengthening of pro-European attitudes of the elite and the electorate as well as introduces to their prospects in Belarus.
Prof. Manaev O., Ph.D.
"Belarus: country in the center of Europe failing to take a clear stand", 2005 (Russian)
Based on IISEPS findings, the report considers historical prerequisites of Belarus' geo-political self-identification, thoroughly analyzes the phenomenon of split mass conscience (globalization vs. fundamentalism) and presents the typology of Belarusian electorate and peculiar features of the Belarusian elite from the geo-political viewpoint. It also gives various scenarios of attitude of Belarus to expanding Europe and consequences of this process for both parties.
Nikoliuk S.
"Socio-dynamics of European choice in Belarus and Russia", 2006 (Russian)
The report covers the trends of public opinion formation in Belarus and Russia in what regards Western direction of the development. It presents the role of elites in these trends as well as the scope of their influence on public opinion.
Nikoliuk S.
"Relationship between foreign policy priorities of population and their attitude to state", 2006 (Russian)
Based on results of sociological surveys, the report gives analysis to the relationship between foreign policy priorities of population and its attitude to the state, ideology and electoral choice.
Nikoliuk S.
"The role of the mass media in strengthening of pro-European attitudes", 2006 (Russian)
The report examines vital difference in the approaches of state-run and non-state mass media to the European subject-matter. It reveals that in the conditions of a split society non-state mass media can promote pro-European attitudes not only in the topic of their materials but expressing the opinions independent from state.
Pozdnyak V., Ph.D.
"Europe of regions. European neighborhood policy vs. Belarus: search for the road map", 2006 (Russian)
The report outlines the new political situation in Europe after it adopted the European Neighborhood Policy. Special attention has been given to EU-Belarus relations as well as to the possibility for Belarus to participate in regional EU Neighborliness Programs.
Romanchuk Ya.
"Belarus and Russia: strategy-free tactic upheavals", 2006 (Russian)
The report gives analysis of Russia-Belarus relations under modern socio-economic conditions. It also considers their future development taking into account strengthening relations of both countries with the European Union.
Sasnow A., Ph.D.
"Do Belarusians have influence on their geopolitical choice?", 2006 (Russian)
Based on the results of nation opinion polls conducted in different periods, the report introduces to geopolitical preferences of Belarusians depending on their beliefs in ability to influence state decisions.
Sasnow A., Ph.D.
"Living standard vs. foreign policy priorities of population", 2006 (Russian)
Based on results of the nation opinion poll, the report outlines relationship between the level of incomes and foreign policy priorities of population. It also shows the influence of the life quality dynamics on the formation of foreign policy attitudes of Belarusians.
Sasnow A., Ph.D.
"Influence of public organizations on foreign political attitudes of Belarusians", 2006 (Russian)
Based on the results of sociological researches, the report analyzes how participation in the activity of public organizations and attitude to them influences foreign political attitudes of adult population.
Sasnow A., Ph.D.
"Russia-Belarus relations in the mirror of public opinion", 2006 (Russian)
Based on the results of sociological surveys conducted by the IISEPS, the report reviews the opinions of Belarusians about attitude of Russians to Belarus in general, its head of state and the integration processes of the two countries. Based on sociological studies of the Public Opinion Fund, Russia, it as well presents attitude of the Russians to Belarus, its leader, the presidential election in Belarus and to Russia-Belarus integration.
Sasnow A., Ph.D.
"Integration preferences of Belarusians (socio-demographic and geographic aspects)", 2005 (Russian)
This report is based on the results of sociological surveys conducted by the IISEPS. It reflects integration presuppositions of people depending on their gender, age, education and occupation as well as on the type of settlement and place of residence. Obviously, integration preferences in western and eastern parts of the country differ dramatically.
Smirnov P., Ph.D., Pryhodko O., Ph.D.
"Belarus in the system of geopolitics priorities of the West", 1993 (Russian)
The paper is prepared on base of analysis of modern Western geoplitics approaches to Belarus.
Akademician Voitovich A., Ph.D.
"Going to democratic Belarus via cooperation with European and Russian partners", 2006 (Russian)
The report gives analysis to the current relations between Belarus and the countries of Grand Europe as well as Russia in what regards internal political situation in Belarus.
Voronezhtsev Yu., Ph.D.
"The role of regional civil society organizations in strengthening of pro-European attitudes", 2006 (Russian)
The report introduces to the results of the research on the activity of NGO's in the Gomel region aimed at promotion of the idea of European integration in the Belarusian society.
Zaiko L., Ph.D.
"Expansion of Europe to the East: experience for Belarus", 2006 (Russian)
The report considers prospects of EU-Belarus relations based on the analysis of their economic development.
Zaiko L., Ph.D.
"Belarus: new europeanization features. Axiological determinants vs. political paradoxes", 2005 (Russian)
The current report investigates new elements in the perception of modern European reality by Belarusians as well as considers geo-economic peculiarity of Belarus and its political development paradoxes.
Zlotnikov L., Ph.D.
"The role of state in the formation of foreign policy attitudes of Belarusians", 2006 (Russian)
Based on statistics and sociological data, the report considers foreign policy attitudes of Belarusians and methods of their formation with the aim to legitimize foreign policy carried by the authorities.
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