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Turkmenistan
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.
What a 25-Fold Increase in Turkmen Water Prices Will Mean
By Catherine Putz
Ashgabat is ditching water subsidies, with the savings to be directed into the country's energy sector.
Bread and Circuses in Ashgabat
By Rebeka Foley
Can a multi-billion dollar sporting event prove Turkmenistan’s modernity despite the country’s reputation for corruption?
Vanity Without Borders: How Central Asian Despots Manipulate the International Press
By Bradley Jardine
Global coverage of Turkmenistan shows the power of personality cults to set agendas far beyond national boundaries.