Lukashenko tightens NAS statute: fewer academicians, loyalty tests for scientists

Belarusian President Lukashenko approved a new statute for the National Academy of Sciences, reducing the number of academicians and corresponding members while introducing strict political loyalty requirements for scientists. This marks a further tightening of state control over academia, aligning with the regime's broader crackdown on independent thought. The move is likely to accelerate brain drain and undermine scientific independence, but its immediate market impact is minimal.

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