Turkmenistan

Can Turkmenistan Cosy up to Washington?

Rumours that the Americans plan to use an air base in Turkmenistan appear to have little real substance.

20 Nov 05

Secretary of state’s travel itinerary was a political statement in itself – be nice to the Kyrgyz, and snub the Uzbeks.

20 Nov 05

An ongoing wave of sackings looks increasingly like an attempt by the president to scare off anyone who might be thinking about regime change.

20 Nov 05

Many worry that awarding a senior post to a regional power-broker is a step in the wrong direction.

18 Nov 05

The government deploys a division of forest rangers to stop further depletion of forests – but will it be effective?

18 Nov 05

The effects of a hard winter take their toll as flooding hits rural areas.

18 Nov 05

To a visitor from Kabul, the western city of Herat seems like paradise.

18 Nov 05

Traffickers see planned river crossing to Central Asia as gift that will smooth their path.

18 Nov 05

Lack of documents and witnesses prevents victims of Stalin deportation claiming their rights.

18 Nov 05

Jailing of leading party figure fits a pattern of wider clampdown on politicians opposed to President Rahmonov.

17 Nov 05

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