Turkmenistan

  • Feb 5, 2019
  • 2 min read

Russia will remain Central Asia's security guarantor

The foreign minister is likely to be discussing Afghan spillover risks as he tours three Central Asian states

Central Asia
  • Jan 18, 2019
  • 7 min read

Islamic State's Central Asian growth stalled for now

Reports of an Islamic State plot foiled in Kazakhstan highlight the challenges facing Central Asian governments

Central Asia
  • Jan 15, 2019
  • 2 min read

Turkmenistan's counter-insurgency plans seem excessive

Reports of a headcount of reservists in Turkmenistan reflect fears about Taliban activity across the Afghan border

Turkmenistan
  • Nov 27, 2018
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Central Asia in 2019

The friendlier atmosphere among regional states is fostering energy cooperation and should boost trade

Central Asia
  • Nov 5, 2018
  • 12 min read

Russia wins most from Caspian deal despite concessions

A milestone agreement was possible only by ignoring the key issue of oil and gas rights

CIS
  • Oct 30, 2018
  • 2 min read

Russian offer will ease Turkmen gas export squeeze

Turkmenistan has vast gas reserves but only one customer, China

Turkmenistan
  • Oct 16, 2018
  • 2 min read

China and Russia plan to import more Central Asian gas

Kazakhstan is happy to increase sales to China while Turkmenistan wants to diversify by re-engaging with Russia

Central Asia
  • Sep 27, 2018
  • 2 min read

Turkmen subsidy cuts show fiscal gap despite gas sales

The president abolishes free gas, electricity and water -- once hailed as the country's major achievement

Turkmenistan