Belarus
A tightly controlled state led by the same president since 1994, with a large public sector and close ties to Russia.
Presidential republic (authoritarian)Europe
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What is the political profile of Belarus?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Unitary
92% toward Unitary
Leans very strongly toward Security
92% toward Security
Leans very strongly toward Autocratic
90% toward Autocratic
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Diplomatic
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Societal
Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Belarus, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
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Where do these scores come from?
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How profiles and matches work
Belarus on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions
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