How Belarus created a system designed to control society | Anatomy of Disinformation

Belarus is often seen as one of Europe’s most isolated authoritarian states, but its influence reaches far beyond its borders. In this episode of Anatomy of Disinformation, Maia Mazurkeiwicz examines how propaganda, information control, and influence operations have become key tools of the Belarusian regime.

Kamil Kłysiński, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Eastern Studies, explains how Belarus uses anti-Western narratives, psychological pressure, and hybrid tactics against neighboring countries while closely coordinating with Russia’s strategic objectives.

Maxim Boyko, President of Maladaya Hramada and a Belarusian opposition activist living in exile, shares how propaganda shapes everyday life inside Belarus, how young people consume information, and why the fight for democratic change continues despite years of repression.

From state-controlled media and disinformation campaigns to exile communities and digital influence, this episode explores how authoritarian regimes seek to control reality itself and why understanding these mechanisms matters far beyond Belarus.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Belarus’ information ecosystem
01:33 Interview 1: Lukashenko regime’s evolution from authoritarian to near-totalitarian
02:41 Interview 1: Setting up as Poland as “Enemy Number One” and its purpose
06:16 Interview 1: Operations carried out jointly with Moscow and unilaterally
08:25 Interview 1: Impact on elites vs. society and targeting the Diaspora
12:15 Case Study: Belarus’ military role, information warfare, and Ukraine
16:52 Interview 2: Cautious optimism of a Belarusian exile
18:13 Interview 2: Reactions of society under authoritarian pressure
20:19 Interview 2: Ways of reaching the young generation

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