Perspectives | Turkey and Russia: The paradox of family resemblance The likelihood that Turkey and Russia can establish a long-term strategic alliance isn’t high, argues this commentary. In part, that’s because both see themselves as empires. Igor Torbakov Dec 28, 2018
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
Turkmenistan: Planes, grain and automobiles The president lavishes attention on a car rally and orders new Boeings while grain imports fail to make-up for shortages. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 19, 2018
Feted in Baku, Turkey’s Erdoğan rules out restoring ties with Armenia Erdoğan's late arrival in Baku, however, delayed for six hours a parade celebrating the Turkish-Azerbaijani friendship. Ayla Jean Yackley Sep 17, 2018
Kyrgyzstan and Turkey: There's no getting past Gulen Turkey is pushing Kyrgyzstan to cede control of its best schools. Sep 11, 2018