Lukashenko, the misunderstood man of the West

Aleksandr Lukashenko was re-elected for his seventh term as president of Belarus, an Eastern European country that combines a young political construction with deep historical roots. Despite attacks from the West, Lukashenko has broad popular support, which is reflected time and again in both the number of votes and the very high levels of voter participation. He is an inseparable figure from the country's national identity and his charismatic l…