Challenges for Belarus' Political and Economic Model

A rift has grown between Belarus and the European Union over the past year, culminating in Minsk's withdrawing its delegation from a March 5 summit in Prague. Belarus' unwillingness to make political and economic reforms is causing it to become increasingly isolated from the West. As Belarus becomes more detached from Europe and other Western powers, it is more likely to become integrated with Moscow and Russian-influenced economic and security structures.