Lukashenko

Definition

Alexander Lukashenko has served as the President of Belarus since 1994, marking him as Europe's longest-serving current head of state. His tenure is characterized by an authoritarian governing regime, with significant control over the country's politics, economy, and media.

Related terms

Authoritarianism:

A political system in which a single entity or a small group of individuals possesses significant control over the government without much input from citizens.

Legitimacy:

The recognized right to rule, often challenged in authoritarian regimes due to restricted democratic freedoms and human rights violations.

Power consolidation: The process by which a leader or leadership group acquires and retains power within a political system, often seen in contexts where democratic principles are undermined