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Turkmenistan
Ban Ki-moon’s Plain Speaking in Central Asia
By Casey Michel
On a recent tour of the region, the UN Secretary-General was impressively forthright about human rights.
UN Chief Begins Central Asia Tour Amid Rights Concerns
By Catherine Putz
Ban Ki-moon is traveling to all five Central Asian states and will work hard to avoid one big elephant.
Will All Roads in Central Asia Eventually Lead to China?
By Catherine Putz
Increased Chinese involvement in the region is a source of both fascination and fear.
How to Become a Central Asian President for Life
By Catherine Putz
Write it into the constitution, obviously.
Turkmenistan Unveils a 69-Foot Distraction
By Catherine Putz
The glittering gold statue of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Ashgabat got headlines, but it's a distraction.
Turkmenistan Pardons 1200 Prisoners for Constitution Day
By Catherine Putz
Such mass amnesty decrees are routine in the country.
Europe and Turkmenistan Make Nice
By Paolo Sorbello
The completion of the East-West pipeline could allow Turkmen gas to be delivered to Europe in the near future.
Turkmen President Boosts Ties with Austria
By Catherine Putz
When it comes to energy, as with neutrality, Turkmenistan likes to keep its options open.
How Is Central Asia Celebrating Victory Day?
By Catherine Putz
With parades, of course, and trips to Moscow.
Europe Could Be Getting Turkmen Gas By 2020
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan and Europe are keen to get the gas flowing, but it could just be a pipe dream.
5 Countries Where Freedom of Religion is Threatened
By Catherine Putz
Every Central Asian state has serious issues with freedom of religion, US advisory body says.
The Uncertain Future of Turkmenistan’s Gas
By Casey Michel
Another delay in the TAPI pipeline comes as new options are emerging for Ashgabat.