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

The authorities first distanced themselves from the ex-official and ex-con, but then reversed course and shielded him from U.S. sanctions.

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

An unusual constellation of outside players taking shape.

Ottawa strives to maintain a delicate diplomatic balance.

Fixation on Trump's election subversion charges comes as Georgia awaits new tensions ahead of a major vote next year.

Amid denials there is a hint of Kyrgyz willingness to step up export controls.

Decolonization activism is on the rise in what Russia considers its traditional backyard

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

Many Azerbaijani activists wish Western democracies would do more to push back against their repressive government.

Wagner group chief channeling spirit of Pugachev, starting a rebellion in the regions.

While foreign-funded NGOs are getting more scrutiny, the state readily accepts billions of dollars in outside aid.

Ahmad Obali, a prominent proponent of Azerbaijani nationalism in Iran and virulent critic of the Islamic Republic, refused to speak about who might have attacked him.

Ashgabat wants Americans to fix the leaks, Iranians to buy fuel, and China to pay for pipelines. This and more in the latest edition of the Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Complaining about U.S. visa policies has become Tbilisi's latest line of rhetoric against its strategic partner.