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Turkmenistan
September 03, 2019
The Fate of Turkmenistan’s Gülenists
By Nick Ashdown
What’s become of the students arrested by Turkmen authorities in 2016-17 at the height of the Gülen crackdown?
August 13, 2019
Russia, Iran, Others Debate How to Split Caspian Oil Riches
By Alexander Vershinin
The convention signed last year still has not been ratified by Russia or Iran.
August 10, 2019
Turkmenistan’s President Isn’t Dead, Yet
By Victoria Clement
A summer of rumors may be coming to an end, but what happens if Berdimuhamedov does die?
July 22, 2019
Climate Change: An Omitted Security Threat in Central Asia
By Khamza Sharifzoda
The impacts of climate change in Central Asia will be serious.
July 16, 2019
Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
By Catherine Putz
What are Europe’s main interests in Central Asia and how does the EU plan to pursue them?
July 04, 2019
Turkmenistan and Gazprom Settle 5-Year Gas Deal
By Catherine Putz
Ashgabat is likely happy to have Russia back as a customer, no matter the price.
June 18, 2019
What Are US Interests in Turkmenistan?
By Victoria Clement
As a new U.S. Ambassador heads to Turkmenistan, the time is ripe to assess American interests in the Central Asian state.
May 22, 2019
Central Asia and Japan: 15 Years of Multilateral Cooperation
By Almas Dissyukov
Issues of trade, transport, investment, tourism, and security topped the agenda at the 7th Central Asia + Japan dialogue.
April 25, 2019
Russia is Buying Turkmen Gas Again. Why?
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan needs a sale, and Russia probably got a good price.
April 25, 2019
Can Social Media Change Governance in Central Asia?
By Colleen Wood
Improved digital infrastructure and pushes for reform are changing how Central Asian politicians and bureaucrats govern.
April 24, 2019
South Korean President Moon Travels Across Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Moon took the long way home from the United States, spending eight days visiting Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
March 26, 2019
Bruce Pannier on Change in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
In 1990, Bruce Pannier first went to Central Asia -- what was it like and what’s changed since then?