Authoritarian Alliance: Lukashenko’s Visit to Myanmar

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Myanmar on a goodwill mission, marking him as only the second foreign leader to visit since the nation’s 2021 shift to military rule. Lukashenko’s appearance precedes a controversial election in Myanmar, criticized for lack of fairness, and raises concerns about implicit support for the military regime. Belarus, a key supporter of Myanmar’s junta alongside China and Russia, has fortified its ties through agreements in military, economic, and technological sectors.