Turkmenistan

Where is Turkmenistan's Gas Money Going?

Public-Service Ads Rare on Turkmen TV

Turkmen NGO Struggle Highlighted

Rights campaigners welcome IWPR report on registration problems faced by Turkmen NGOs.

Helicopter Rumour Refuses to Die

Many Afghans believe foreign forces providing support for insurgents in the north.

Power Struggle Threatens Central Asian Electricity Grid

Defections from regional distribution network may destroy Soviet-era effort to ensure equitable sharing of electricity.

Turkmen Leader off to European Gas Talks

Should Central Asia Fear Taleban Spillover?

Upsurge in militant activity in Central Asia will be contained, although security should be stepped up in border areas.

Tajiks Clear the Air With Moscow

After months of turbulence in relations with Russia, the Tajik leader seems to have smoothed things over and gained significant concessions.

Turkmen President Fails to Fulfil Internet Pledge

Hopes for uncensored web access further threatened as international resource centres close.

The Strange Case of Bala Murghab

Conflicting reports of dead and injured following US supply drop incident.