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: 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
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 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: Transport tumult Cotton is king, but construction, transportation and engineering get presidential attention. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 4, 2018
Turkmenistan: A banana republic for our times The president has pledged to defend Turkmenistan’s ecology, while he prepares to commission a vast artificial lake in the desert. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 28, 2018
Turkmenistan: The more it changes, the more it stays the same This week, state news announced the publication of the 10th annual Chronicle of Great Achievements, a digest of the president’s successes in 2016. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 31, 2018
Turkmenistan: Lots of sinking, not much swimming It is unclear why the government wants young people to come back. Jobs are scant and foreign companies are as unwilling as ever to invest. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 24, 2018
Turkmenistan’s vicious cycle State media distracts with giant bicycle get-togethers as the economy spins its wheels and the secret police represses. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 5, 2018
Turkmenistan: Cotton bans and whitewashes U.S. proscribes Turkmen cotton, TAPI claims it has funding, and RT arrives Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 29, 2018
Turkmenistan: After us, the flood will come The currency is not the only thing underwater in Turkmenistan. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 22, 2018
Reports: Pakistan pushes through accelerated plan for TAPI The revised plan envisions laying down pipelines, doing without compressor stations and a 2019 start date. May 2, 2018
Turkmenistan: Taking in the dirty laundry While projecting openness as way to generate investment, Turkmenistan is increasingly trying to seal off the world to its citizens. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 1, 2018