Turkmenistan

The US’ Central Asian Strategy Isn’t Sinister, But That Doesn’t Mean It’ll Succeed

February 17, 2020 Opinion

The US' newly unveiled "Strategy For Central Asia 2019-2025" surprisingly isn't sinister like some of the country's critics might have expected, but that doesn't mean that it'll succeed since its viab…

The Peace Process Mirage in Afghanistan

September 25, 2019 Opinion

Donald Trump’s recent statement that he will not engage in talks with the Taliban and the US will be “hitting our Enemy harder than at any time in the last ten years!” and the subsequent terrorist att…

What Does the Future Hold for Turkmenistan?

July 30, 2019 Opinion

According to the World Happiness Report — 2019, which is published on a yearly basis by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Turkmenistan, quite a resource-rich player in the …

The Taliban’s Victory Along the Turkmenistani Border Is One of Its Most Important Yet

March 23, 2019 Opinion

The Afghan Civil War spilling over into Turkmenistan. The Taliban reportedly chased approximately 100 members of the Afghan Border Forces into Turkmenistan following heated fighting in the province of…

New Silk Roads Define Brand China

October 5, 2018 Opinion

The New Silk Roads symbolize way more than high-speed rail lines crisscrossing Eurasia, or a maze of highways, pipelines and port connectivity. They represent a Chinese alliance with at least 65 parti…

Iran’s Responsible for the Caspian Summit’s Success

August 25, 2018 Opinion

The five countries of the Caspian Sea region signed an agreement on the body of water’s official status and agreed to work together with one another to prevent conflicts. President Putin hailed the Co…

Russia Could Aid China’s TAPI Plans and “Zip” Together Eurasia

August 24, 2018 Opinion

China expressed an interest in joining the TAPI gas pipeline. Pakistan’s Daily Times reported that China would like to build a branch line through the neighboring country once the original project is …

All Hands on Deck: The Caspian Sails Towards Eurasia Integration

August 15, 2018 Opinion

The long-awaited deal on the legal status of the Caspian Sea signed on Sunday in the Kazakh port of Aktau is a defining moment in the ongoing, massive drive towards Eurasia integration. Up to the earl…