Turkmenistan

Iranian Trade and Economy Ministers Due in Ashgabat

Turkmen to Attend Russian-Led Economic Meeting

Regional Summit Dismissed as Elaborate Showpiece

Afghanistan is joining its neighbours to devise a regional solution to their common crisis – but will it amount to much?

Rural Job Scheme Hits Uzbek Farmers' Pockets

Farmers complain they are being forced to subsidise a government work-creation scheme.

EU-Turkmen Talks to Focus on Energy

Turkmen Media Workers Thirst for Freedom

Fears of Currency Controls in Kazakstan

Experts warn that imposing too many restrictions will simply create a black market in foreign currencies.

Press (Un)Freedom Discussed in Turkmenistan

Armenia Talks Strain Turkey's Ties With Azerbaijan

Perceived cooling in relationship between Ankara and Baku may have ramifications for the latter’s energy strategy.

Little Point to Training Turkmen Journalists in Current Climate