Belarus’ Latest Crackdown Reveals Authoritarian Playbook Threatening Global Freedom

In a chilling reminder of what unchecked authoritarianism looks like, President Alexander Lukashenko’s regime in Belarus has escalated its assault on basic freedoms with sweeping raids and detentions targeting hundreds who dared to protest abroad. These recent actions expose not just a regional crisis but a broader threat to the principles of freedom and national sovereignty that America cherishes. How Much Longer Will the World Ignore Lukashenko’s Repression? Belarusian authorities have identified at least 207 individuals who participated in opposition rallies overseas—in countries including Poland, Lithuania, the United States, the U.K., and Canada—and launched coordinated operations to arrest and silence...