Belarusians have developed an effective approach to protection from external interference. This was stated by Anatoly Boyashov, analyst of the Belarusian Institute of Strategic Research, Candidate of Political Sciences.
The expert made a report revealing the secret of Belarus' success formula in countering external interference. The main point of his presentation was how to create a system immune to external influences.
— Our country offers five main solutions to achieve this goal. First of all, it is the transparency and simplicity of the electoral system. Second, a strong institution of the presidency. Third, the synergy of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly and the institution of the presidency. Fourth, the promotion of the electoral security standard. And finally, the fifth – working with citizens' requests," the analyst said.
According to the speaker, such an integrated approach has protected Belarusians from information manipulation technologies used by opponents both five years ago and in the current election campaign:
— We saw clearly how they tried to shake Belarus on social networks, for example, with the help of aggressive contextual advertising. But at the time of this election campaign, such technologies proved ineffective.
This, according to Anatoly Boyashov, confirms the correctness of the chosen legislative measures, such as limiting foreign financing and transforming the country's political system:
— The decisions made our country immune to external interference. But the system must evolve to meet the needs of citizens and take into account new technologies of intervention.
The analyst noted that this report will be offered to foreign partners:
— We are interested in how our foreign allies will perceive the elements of sovereignty that we are developing. Belarusians take into account both bitter and positive experiences.
The expert added that 2020 reveled not only weak but strong sides of the political system of Belarus as well:
— The country resisted and drew conclusions. We learned from our mistakes, so these presidential elections were held smoothly.