US-Belarus Relations

US Military Officers Observe Russia-Belarus War Games: A Cause for Concern?

US military officers pay surprise visit to Belarus to observe war games with Russia, and the immediate reaction is a mix of bewilderment, suspicion, and outright condemnation. It’s hard to ignore the timing, given the backdrop of escalating tensions in the region, including reports of Russian drones flying into neighboring countries. The fact that the US is engaging in this observation, seemingly unperturbed by the larger geopolitical chess game, raises serious questions about the current administration’s strategy.

The administration’s perceived leniency toward Belarus, which includes sanction relief, while simultaneously refraining from further sanctions against Russia, is a source of significant frustration.… Continue reading