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In the latest edition of EurasiaChat, impressions from Tajikistan, Russian soft power, Turkmen foreign policy, and tales of elite infighting.

Russian diplomacy and Turkmenistan's evolving foreign relations amidst president Berdymukhamedov’s growing influence. And more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Ambitious infrastructure projects and international partnerships fuel Turkmenistan's bid to transform economy and logistics landscape. This and more in this week’s Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Ashgabat's announcement that it is open to developing a Trans-Caspian gas pipeline has sparked strong interest from potential importers.

The fifth consultative meeting of the region's presidents was rich with dialogue on practicalities, but implementation is a tricky task.

Ashgabat is trying to be pals with Western economic partners, but its Russian sympathies are showing. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Ties with Uzbekistan have never been so strong. The situation is producing tangible results. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Unfair soccer league, and potential and real gas deals aplenty, with Hungary, Iraq and Uzbekistan.

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

Ashgabat’s shifting position opens the way for expansion of natural gas supplies to Europe.

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

Afghanistan's canal project is deepening anxieties on water security. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

Internet blockages not about censorship but money, regional trade dialogue, and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

Uzbek figures differ significantly from Beijing’s data.

Europe's elusive pipeline, Gulf investment, Korean lobbying and a new ghost town.

Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

Census data claims a large and happy population, but there are clues all is far from well. The full story in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.

As urbanization continues apace, ever more high population-density centers have to be built.

Shrouded realities: Denials of armed coup plot, farming challenges, and dubious charitable ventures

A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.

A less than convincing show of unity at the summit.

The former president, for whom the entire city was built, did not turn up for the inauguration, preferring instead to embark on a trip to Mecca.