Stories about Turkmenistan from March, 2007
Central Asia: Celebrating Navruz
Sue Sypko says that celebrating a holiday like Navruz is tough to do for a group because everyone disagrees on how to spell the holiday's name, how to decorate, and what food to serve.
Central Asia: Local Democracy
Tolkun Umaraliev agrees with the new Turkmen president's views on democracy — namely that it cannot simply be imported ready-made, but that it instead has to be adapted to local traditions and culture.
Central Asia: Security & Defense News
neweurasia summarizes recent defense and security news from Central Asia.
