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Turkmenistan
The Rise of Regionalism in Central Asia?
By Yi Da Jeremy Ng
Despite shared history, Central Asia has long lacked regional cohesion. That could be changing.
What is Iran’s Interest in Maintaining Relations With Turkmenistan?
By Catherine Putz
Despite an ongoing gas dispute, Iran seems intent on maintaining relations with Turkmenistan.
Kyrgyzstan Out, Central Asia In: Parsing CENTCOM’s 2018 Posture Statement
By Catherine Putz
With a new South Asia strategy guiding operations, how does Central Asia figure into CENTCOM’s activities?
Where in the World Is Berdy This Week? (Hint: Not Astana)
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan’s president is not going to Astana on March 15 because he’ll be returning from another, more important, trip.
All Together Now: Central Asia's Leaders Set to Meet in Astana
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia's presidents -- minus one -- will gather in Astana March 15-16 to discuss regional issues.
TAPI Moves Into Afghanistan, Taliban Promise to Protect the Project
By Catherine Putz
Yet another ceremony to mark progress on the TAPI pipeline.
Turkmenistan Banned Black Cars. So What?
By Catherine Putz
The key is to look past the absurdity and pay attention to the impact.
Turkmenistan Turns Off the Lights in Northern Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
Nothing says friendship like turning off the power on New Year’s Eve.
China's Imports of Turkmen Gas Decline
By Catherine Putz
Turkmen gas exports to China fell from October to November, with sources indicating Ashgabat isn't pumping promised volumes.
Afghanistan Plays Turkey's Game, Arrests Teachers Reportedly Linked to Gulen
By Catherine Putz
Kabul seems willing to pay the price to play with Ankara, that price being a few Turkish teachers.
Can India ‘Connect' With Central Asia?
By Neha Dwivedi
India has yet to translate its aspirations in Central Asia into reality.
In Turkmenistan, the Buck Stops Where Berdy Says It Does
By Catherine Putz
Regional leaders dismissed in Lebap Province were accused of corruption. Meanwhile, the Turkmen shuffle continues.