Scenarios about 'Turkmenistan'
Turkmenistan is a Central Asian nation that gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, previously existing as the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic. The country possesses significant natural gas reserves and has been characterized by authoritarian leadership, with distinctive personality cults surrounding its post-Soviet presidents. In alternate history scenarios, Turkmenistan's strategic location between Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan, along with its energy resources, makes it a potential flashpoint for different regional power arrangements or political systems.
What If Ashgabat Implemented Different Gas Revenue Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Turkmenistan pursued a resource management model similar to Norway, potentially transforming the isolated Central Asian nation into a regional economic powerhouse with greater political openness.
What If The Central Asian Republics Formed a Stronger Union?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the five Central Asian republics established a powerful, cohesive union after the Soviet collapse, reshaping Eurasian geopolitics and economic development.