Turkmenistan: Recent Developments and U.S. Interests


 

Publication Date: May 2004

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: Government

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This report examines Turkmenistan's halting economic and political reforms under the authoritarian leadership of President Saparmurad Niyazov. It discusses U.S. policy and assistance, including support for grassroots democratization and advocacy for human rights. Basic facts and biographical information are provided. This report may be updated. Related products include CRS Issue Brief IB93108, Central Asia's New States, updated regularly.