Alesia Rudnik
Director of the independent Belarusian think tank Center for new ideas.
PhD Candidate in political science at Karlstad University.
Leading a think tank, writing a PhD thesis, conducting research on technology and social movements in autocracies
about me
Alesia Rudnik is a PhD candidate in political science (Karlstad University, Sweden) and a director of an independent Belarusian think tank in exile Center for New Ideas.
My academic research focuses on studying human-technology relations in the context of political protests in autocracies.
My research interests and practice also include role of media in forming public opinion; co-option of digital platforms by the autocrats; female representation in the anti-autocratic social movements.
Previously, I led the organization of the Belarusian diaspora in Sweden. I am also a recipient of the Swedish award “European of the Year 2022”.
My publications and research
The female face of Belarusian resistance
The public role of women in the Belarusian resistance has diminished along with the rise of totalitarianism. But they remain vital drivers for change...
The Belarusian diaspora and its role
The Belarusian diaspora turned into a serious force of political influence across Europe in just a matter of months...
Belarus – where society is deprived of power but not agency
“I was terrified and scared but more than ever before I felt that I am a Belarusian and I could not stay home...
Transformation des politischen Systems / Das Regime und soziale Medien
Das politische System, das derzeit in Belarus aufgebaut wird, ist durch eine vollkommene Absage...
The media image of Belarus abroad
Belarus generated considerable media attention in 2020, when active protests were sweeping the country. However...
Exiled, but loyal to people: The Belarusian media struggle
The Belarusian political system has rarely been open to freedom of speech and press. Media outlets and the printed press...
Belarusian Change Tracker, 7th Edition
Political communication analysis of the Belarusian online platforms, Telegram and TikTok
Legitimierung des Regimes in Belarus
Telegram als Instrument zum Weißwaschen und zur Legitimierung des Regimes in Belarus
The media image of Belarus abroad
Belarus generated considerable media attention in 2020, when active protests were sweeping the country. However...
Exiled, but loyal to people: The Belarusian media struggle
The Belarusian political system has rarely been open to freedom of speech and press. Media outlets and the printed press...
Belarusian Change Tracker, 7th Edition
Political communication analysis of the Belarusian online platforms, Telegram and TikTok
Legitimierung des Regimes in Belarus
Telegram als Instrument zum Weißwaschen und zur Legitimierung des Regimes in Belarus
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