Russian diplomacy and Turkmenistan's evolving foreign relations amidst president Berdymukhamedov’s growing influence. And more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.
Turkmenistan has traditionally fostered its closest security relationship with Russia. But it has found room to develop military ties with the U.S. and China. Our weekly briefing.
In the first episode of our new podcast, we discuss a watershed moment in Central Asia's independent history, as Putin's war pushed the countries into China's arms. Plus, the worst violence yet between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. And more.