Friday, February 15, 2013


Latest Turkmenistan News

The agreement was signed after talks between visiting Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych (left) and his Turkmen counterpart, Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov.

Ukraine Inks Turkmen Gas Deal

Ukraine has reached a tentative agreement with Turkmenistan to resume imports of natural gas from the Central Asian country. More

Turkmen Assets Set For Privatization

State-run media reports said on February 4 that the assets to be sold in the March 9 auction include a shopping center, a food-production plant, and a chain of auto-repair shops in the capital, Ashgabat. More

A man holds a banner during a rally to mark World Press Freedom Day in Tbilisi on May 3.

Afghan Rise In Press-Freedom Index

Afghanistan has climbed 22 places in this year's Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders "thanks to the fact that no journalists are in prison" there. More

Freedom House says Russian President Vladimir Putin "heaped contempt on the values of open societies" -- restricting public demonstrations, limiting the work of civil society, and inhibiting free expression.

Freedom House Laments Eurasian Declines, 'Return Of Iron Fist' In Russia

The non-Baltic former Soviet Union now rivals the Middle East as one of the most politically and socially repressive regions in the world, according to the latest edition of "Freedom in the World," the annual report compiled by U.S.-based rights watchdog Freedom House. More

Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert Blake

Senior U.S. Diplomat Visits Central Asia

A senior U.S. diplomat is paying visits to the Central Asian nations of Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. More

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Latest Blog Posts

Silly Dictator Story #25: Turkmenistan’s 'Protector' Becomes Photobomber-In-Chief

As the most obvious emblem of his rule, Tuurkmen see portraits of their president and self-proclaimed "protector," Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, everywhere, in schools, public offices, public spaces, and plastered on buildings. As if that wasn’t enough, Berdymukhammedov is now popping up in people’s wedding photos. More

Writers Honored For Commitment To Free Expression

Writers from 19 countries have received 2012 Hellman/Hammett grants for their commitment to free expression. More
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Features & Commentary

Photogallery U.S. Photographer Captures 'Central Asian Metaphor' For Life

"White road" -- the words offered to travelers throughout much of Central Asia as they embark upon a journey. American Ivan Sigal, 43, was wished "white road" countless times between 1998 and 2005, as he and his camera crisscrossed the steppe. RFE/RL correspondents Richard Solash and Golnaz Esfandiari recently sat down with Sigal to discuss his new book, "White Road."
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Invigorated Customs Union Presents Russia's Neighbors With Stark Choice

Russian President Vladimir Putin's premier foreign-policy initiative, the Eurasian Customs Union, is showing unprecedented vitality. But the European Union says membership in the ECU is incompatible with closer economic ties with the EU. This confronts many former Soviet states -- especially Ukraine and Moldova -- with a stark choice.
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Belarusians, Ukrainians Aside, RFE/RL Readers Overwhelmingly 'Reelect' Obama

RFE/RL took the political temperature in its broadcast region ahead of the November 6 U.S. presidential election. According to online polls, RFE/RL readers overwhelmingly expressed support for Barack Obama. Only Belarusians and Ukrainians indicated preference for his Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
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Progress Noted, But Questions Remain Over 'New Silk Road' Initiative

The New Silk Road recently turned 1. In that time, analysts say, the U.S.-backed plan to strengthen Afghanistan and its neighbors through expanded trade and energy projects has produced some positive results. But entrenched challenges remain.
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Interview: Robert D. Kaplan On How Geography Affects The Fate Of Nations

From Iran's glorious past as the ancient world's first superpower to Russia’s present and continuing obsession with protecting its territory, acclaimed American journalist and author Robert Kaplan’s latest book, "The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells Us about Coming Conflicts and the Battle against Fate" traces the history of the world's hot spots through their geographic advantages and disadvantages.
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