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Turkmenistan: The Government Clamps Down
Nov 11, 2008 | 22:31 GMT
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Summary
The government of Turkmenistan reportedly has begun cracking down on student contacts with U.S. organizations. Turkmenistan, an energy-rich Central Asian state, has long worked to isolate itself from the outside world. The concerns driving the current government actions may be well-founded. In either case, the moves suit Moscow just fine.
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