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Turkmenistan
Lift Off: Turkmenistan’s First Communications Satellite
By Catherine Putz
The satellite is French-built, sits in a Monaco-designated slot, and was carried up on a US-designed rocket.
Turkmenistan’s War on Satellite Dishes
By Catherine Putz
Are Ashgabat's satellite dishes an eyesore or a lifeline to information?
Which Central Asian Leaders Are Attending Russia's Military Parade?
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have recently rescheduled their Victory Day parades so their presidents can attend Russia’s.
Turkmenistan Embassy Website Hacked
By Catherine Putz
The website of Turkmenistan's embassy in Belarus has been taken offline following an apparent hack by ISIS supporters.
How the British and the Russians Drew the Afghan-Turkmen Border
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Ever wonder why Afghanistan's border with Turkmenistan looks so odd?
ISIS and Turkmenistan’s Border Worries
By Casey Michel
Justified or not, Ashgabat is increasingly concerned about its border with Afghanistan, and the threat posed by ISIS.
A Breakthrough on the TAPI Pipeline?
By Micha’el Tanchum
India and Pakistan hint that progress has finally been made with Turkmenistan on the huge energy project.
TAPI and India’s Future in Eurasia
By Micha'el Tanchum
Developments in a major pipeline project risk marginalizing India in Central Asia.
Despite Devaluation, Turkmenistan Economy Outperforms Its Neighbors
By Casey Michel
The country is not completely immune from the ruble’s collapse, but it looks better off than the rest of Central Asia.
Turkmenistan Prepares for Post-2014 Afghanistan
By Joshua Kucera
The government appears worried about a growing Taliban presence near its border.
Russia and Iran Lock NATO Out of Caspian Sea
By Jacopo Dettoni
A summit earlier this week achieves consensus on the inadmissibility of a foreign military presence in the sea.
A New U.S. Human Rights Policy Towards Turkmenistan
By Knox Thames and Cathy Cosman
Following a potentially significant change in U.S. policy, what comes next for the Central Asian country?