Stories about Turkmenistan from May, 2008
Turkmenistan: Gas pipeline to China becoming reality
Maciula writes about the planned gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to China and notes China’s successful activity in securing its gas interests in Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan: End of Cult?
Maciula reports on president Berdymukhammedov’s efforts to undo his predecessor’s personality cult as the president of Turkmenistan removes the statue of his predecessor from the capital's central square.
Turkmenistan: Who is Rashid Meredov
Maciula writes about one of president Berdymukhammedov’s closest associates, the Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov.
Turkmenistan: The pride of Turkmenistan
Maciula tells readers about Akhal Teke horses and their role in history of Turkmen nation.
Turkmenistan: Eyeing the TAPI project
Maciula deliberates about the chances of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project realization.
Turkmenistan: Welcome Openings, Sad Closings
Patrick Frost says that Turkmenistan’s ‘opening up’ diplomatically from isolationist and totalitarian Niyazov era has been proven by the nation’s participation in the latest NATO Summit, EU Troika, and warming of relations with Turkey. But religious and personal freedoms still lag behind, he notes.