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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.

There is a persistent distrust towards long-term saving schemes in Georgia, tracing back to post-Soviet financial shocks.

Azerbaijan has kept its land borders shut ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Microfinance institutions are making matters worse by offering people in debt even more onerous loans.

Astana argues that dealing with the Taliban will be an investment in stability and sustainable development.

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