Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov just concluded a highly touted state visit to Uzbekistan, and energy was -- as always -- one of the main topics of discussion. (The views expressed in this blog post do not necessarily reflect the views of RFE/RL.)
Amid its persistent economic woes, Turkmenistan now has a new problem: its neighbor Uzbekistan. (The views expressed in this blog post do not necessarily reflect the views of RFE/RL)
The media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is warning that violations of press freedom are no longer the practice of authoritarian regimes and dictatorships.
Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov has visited Uzbekistan's western region of Khorezm, which neighbors Turkmenistan, on the last day of his official visit.
Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov is visiting Tashkent, part of a surge in diplomatic activity in Central Asia since the death of longtime Uzbek leader Islam Karimov in 2016.
Officials in one of Central Asia's most authoritarian states are preventing Turkmen nationals from leaving for greener economic pastures.
Bikinis, short pants, and other swimsuits are the latest items to run afoul of the Turkmen government's rules for what is appropriate for its people.
Reports say an Islamic State commander has been killed in northwestern Afghanistan, marking a rare bit of good news for Central Asians battling the spread of that militant group's brand of extremism. (The views expressed in this blog post do not necessarily reflect the views of RFE/RL.)
Contempt shown by governments for independent institutions and civil society, attacks on the political opposition and independent media, as well as an incessant push to blend the ruling party with the state, are becoming the new normal in postcommunist Europe and Eurasia, U.S.-based democracy monitor Freedom House warns in its latest report.
Turkmenistan's authoritarian president has appointed his son to a senior post in the Central Asian state's Foreign Ministry, a move that comes amid what political analysts say are signs he is being groomed as a presidential successor.
Iran's president just made a two-day visit to Turkmenistan. Hassan Rohani's trip came as the two countries are experiencing a low point in their relationship. But any expectations Hassan Rohani's meetings would lead to a rapprochement seem premature, as there appeared to be little to show for the trip. (The views expressed in this blog post do not necessarily reflect the views of RFE/RL.)
This latest session of the Majlis explored the ties Iran and Arabic countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have with the five Central Asian states.
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