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The Turkmen system is traditionally based on the blood relations of tribal groups (Lebap, Mary Tekke, Akhal Tekke, etc.). Regardless of Saparmurat Niyazov's opinion of his status over the clans, the main favoured tribe remains the traditional group around Akhal Tekke. Only a small part of the country's current political elite do not come from this group. In addition to the repeated empowerment of...
When declaring independence in late 1991, Turkmenistan embarked upon a course of 'national revival', which has a substantial impact on virtually all areas of public life. In politics, this 'back to the roots' trend manifests itself in a truly remarkable way. Within the fifteen years of post-Soviet existence, Turkmenistan under President Saparmurat Turkmenbashi's one-man rule has witnessed the rise...
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