After the war in Georgia last month, geopolitics have returned fast to the heart of foreign affairs in Europe. Belarus' parliamentary election last Sunday became more interesting than past elections under President Lukashenko, which were never remotely competitive.
Mr Lukashenko appeared to be interested in some warming of relations with the EU, rather than relying exclusively on Russian backing. As a condition for better relations, the EU wanted to see an improvement in the conduct of...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's Foreign Affairs Editor. He has been writing about foreign and security affairs for EUobserver since 2005. He is Polish but grew up in the UK. He has also written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Times of London.