John Coale, a Trump lawyer-turned-envoy, reveals the wild story of how America secured the release of 14 political prisoners.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warns the West not to be taken in by the Belarussian dictator after he freed her husband in a ...

Last week, the Belarusian democratic opposition was torn apart by a particular question — should the West isolate and ...

The euphoria following Tsikhanouski’s release briefly masked the underlying tensions. Today, the Belarusian opposition faces internal divisions, suspicions, and pressure from the regime.

With so many political prisoners still behind bars, Lukashenko’s selective pardons fall far short of systemic change. Yet they signal a calculated bid to shed pariah status and rebalance Belarus’s ...

As Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko deepens his country’s dependence on Russia, dissidents fight alongside Ukraine in ...

Whether you’re heading off on holiday or staying home this summer, ECFR’s entertainment recommendations—spanning films, books ...

With the conclusion of the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), held from 16 June to 8 July 2025, the International Bar ...