Turkmenistan: Third time lucky? Turkmen elites and Berdymukhamedov’s friends prosper despite floods and shortages. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Apr 2, 2019
Turkmenistan: The Trump card The U.S. president voiced support for the trans-Caspian pipeline, but myriad challenges remain. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 26, 2019
Turkmenistan: Don’t love thy neighbor Ashgabat allegedly hands Afghan troops over to the Taliban, while the state micromanages free-enterprise. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 19, 2019
Turkmenistan: Losing its marble? The bad news is that a pipeline project is languishing, industrial output is poor and there are too few eggs. But freelance writers are flourishing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 12, 2019
Turkmenistan: Dreaming of Europe Ashgabat is tentatively exploring Europe-bound gas export routes, while the president plays games. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 5, 2019
Turkmenistan: Drifting without a plan The government is doling out contracts galore. That doesn’t mean everyone will get paid. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 26, 2019
Turkmenistan: Hitting the bottleneck Repeated boasts about the future of trade and foreign investment mean little when diplomatic impasses are so common. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 19, 2019
Turkmenistan: Sour cream of the crop EBRD cancels loan, airline remains grounded and figures are faked. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 12, 2019
Turkmenistan: On a wing and a prayer As the national air carrier is grounded and the government is compelling to tighten more belts, the president carries on with horseplay. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 5, 2019
Turkmenistan: A very private affair Even if Turkmenistan is not worried about its neighbors, it certainly seems alarmed by its own citizens. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 29, 2019
Turkmenistan: If at first you don’t succeed, deny, deny again In addition to blocking potentially embarrassing information online, the government now appears to be getting smart to the need to forge a counter-narrative. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 22, 2019
Turkmenistan: Foal play is suspected Poetry takes precedence over security and food for the nation’s horse-addled leader. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 15, 2019
Turkmenistan: Can’t stop the (sinking) feeling The president has made a major concession to reality by acknowledging he is aging. As for the rest, business as usual. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 8, 2019
Turkmenistan: In space, nobody can hear you shill Berdymukhamedov sings his way into 2019, as more Turkmens look for a way out. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 2, 2019
Turkmenistan: The weight of this sad time we must obey Ashgabat imports cows from Europe but cannot sort rail trade with neighboring Iran. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 18, 2018
Turkmenistan: Closing the TAPI loop While Turkmenistan chivvies along its partners in the pipeline project, there are indications it has been less than forthright about its own progress. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 11, 2018
Turkmenistan: The president who revenue too little Budget planning reveals the depths of Turkmenistan’s economic crisis. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 4, 2018
Turkmenistan: Brussels sprouts and pipeline routes No Turkmen gas has been shipped to Europe since 2016. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 27, 2018
Turkmenistan: Taking things with a grain of salt Breadlines are making a mockery of the government's boasts of plenty. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 20, 2018
Turkmenistan: Reading between the lines President rediscovers the joy of libraries as talk of the Trans-Caspian pipeline heats up. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 13, 2018
Turkmenistan: Good things come to those who weightlift Ashgabat once again splurges on sports and white elephants, while the government and households can’t pay their bills. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 6, 2018
Turkmenistan: Cycling president, spending Dragon Back on his bicycle, Berdymukhamedov orders new monuments for Ashgabat. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 30, 2018
If you go to Turkmenistan, put some flour in your hair Two new arbitration claims have been launched as Ashgabat attempts to contain reporting on its economic crisis. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 23, 2018
Turkmenistan: Back in the Gazprom groove? Ashgabat looks to Moscow to resume buying gas, but wants to keep Europe onside at the same time. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 16, 2018
Turkmenistan calling: Is anybody out there? Anybody? Berdymukhamedov returns from New York to old habits, dressing up in fatigues while breadlines grow. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 9, 2018
