Belarusian Perspectives on Eurasian Economic Integration

Autor(en): Matthew Frear
Herausgeber: Stephen Aris, Matthias Neumann, Robert Orttung, Jeronim Perovic, Heiko Pleines, Hans-Henning Schröder, Aglaya Snetkov
Serie: Russian Analytical Digest (RAD)
Ausgabe: 146
Seiten: 10-12
Verlag(e): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich; Research Centre for East European Studies, University of Bremen; Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, George Washington University
Publikationsjahr: 2014

Belarus has been a consistent, although not uncritical, participant in Russias latest wave of Eurasian integration projects. Usually described as a loyal vassal of Moscow, in reality Minsk has pursued its own agenda, which is often at odds with Russian expectations. Belarus has increasingly questioned the economic benefits of participating in Eurasian integration structures. It, however, remains heavily dependent on Russian support, which leaves the country with limited geopolitical room for manoeuvre. This has only been exacerbated by the ongoing crisis in Crimea and Ukraine.

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