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Turkmenistan
Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Turkmenistan’s Digital Transformation
By Rustam Muhamedov
As the Turkmen president’s son continues his tour of top government positions, digitalization remains a critical priority for the regime.
Explaining the Evolution of Turkmenistan’s Assembly Bodies
By Rustam Muhamedov
Power consolidation and the institutional transformations of Turkmenistan’s assembly bodies.
Europe’s Troubling Turkmenistan Engagement
By Jade McGlynn and Luke Rawlings
If they are concerned that “democracy is in retreat,” the U.K. and other leading European democracies might want to consider their own retrograde roles in the process.
Turkic Council Sets Sights on Upgrade Rooted in Economic Connectivity Projects
By Umida Hashimova
The Turkic Council aims to grow its political and economic significance.
Which Central Asian Students Can Return to Russia to Study?
By Catherine Putz
Tajik students, for now, are not among those being allowed to return to their studies in Russia.
Son of Turkmenistan’s President Gets New Post
By Catherine Putz
Serdar Berdimuhamedov will be joining the Cabinet of Ministers, another step on the road to a dynasty.
Taliban Visit Turkmenistan, Promise (Again) to Protect TAPI
By Catherine Putz
TAPI has long been hailed as a monumentally important project – but it's unclear whether it will ever be built.
Third Central Asian Leaders’ Meeting Postponed to 2021: Why It Matters
By Akram Umarov
Postponing what was supposed to become a regular forum for the leaders of Central Asia to gather together is not a good idea.
Educating Central Asia, From Soviet Collapse to COVID-19
By Catherine Putz
Vasila Bozichaeva and Emma Sabzalieva explain the development of Central Asia's education systems, and the current challenges faced.
What Did Central Asia’s Leaders Have to Say to the UN General Assembly?
By Catherine Putz
The five leaders foregrounded a range of issues, from the pressing challenge of COVID-19 to vague promises of political reform.
Pandemic Slows Central Asia’s Gas Exports to China
By Umida Hashimova
The economic slowdown in China, a result of the coronavirus pandemic, has affected the gas trade.
Death and Denial in Turkmenistan
By Catherine Putz
The Turkmen government’s inconsistent messaging about the nature and nearness of the COVID-19 pandemic threat has doomed its citizens to confusion and death.