Podcasts about Turkmen

Turkmenistan rarely makes international headlines–and when it did, it was often stories that highlighted things like the strange cult of personality that surrounded Saparmurat Niyazov, its first post-Soviet president, who named months after himself and made his memoir required reading. Olivier Hein joins us on the show today to talk about Turkmenistan's long history: as a possible origin for Zoroastrianism, the first monotheistic faith; the rise of Merv, at one point possibly one of the world's largest cities; the emergence of the Turkmen; and how this region ended up becoming the crossroads of empires. Olivier's work is now a book Mother of the World: The Remarkable History of Turkmenistan (Hurst, 2026) Olivier Hein is a Mauritian-British author whose books include Star and Key: The Historical Adventure of Mauritius and Borneo: The History of an Enigma. Formerly a UN, UK and OSCE diplomat, posted to New York, Paris, Kosovo and Turkmenistan, he also contributes to The Chap magazine. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Turkmenistan rarely makes international headlines–and when it did, it was often stories that highlighted things like the strange cult of personality that surrounded Saparmurat Niyazov, its first post-Soviet president, who named months after himself and made his memoir required reading. Olivier Hein joins us on the show today to talk about Turkmenistan's long history: as a possible origin for Zoroastrianism, the first monotheistic faith; the rise of Merv, at one point possibly one of the world's largest cities; the emergence of the Turkmen; and how this region ended up becoming the crossroads of empires. Olivier's work is now a book Mother of the World: The Remarkable History of Turkmenistan (Hurst, 2026) Olivier Hein is a Mauritian-British author whose books include Star and Key: The Historical Adventure of Mauritius and Borneo: The History of an Enigma. Formerly a UN, UK and OSCE diplomat, posted to New York, Paris, Kosovo and Turkmenistan, he also contributes to The Chap magazine. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/central-asian-studies

Turkmenistan rarely makes international headlines–and when it did, it was often stories that highlighted things like the strange cult of personality that surrounded Saparmurat Niyazov, its first post-Soviet president, who named months after himself and made his memoir required reading. Olivier Hein joins us on the show today to talk about Turkmenistan's long history: as a possible origin for Zoroastrianism, the first monotheistic faith; the rise of Merv, at one point possibly one of the world's largest cities; the emergence of the Turkmen; and how this region ended up becoming the crossroads of empires. Olivier's work is now a book Mother of the World: The Remarkable History of Turkmenistan (Hurst, 2026) Olivier Hein is a Mauritian-British author whose books include Star and Key: The Historical Adventure of Mauritius and Borneo: The History of an Enigma. Formerly a UN, UK and OSCE diplomat, posted to New York, Paris, Kosovo and Turkmenistan, he also contributes to The Chap magazine. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turkmenistan rarely makes international headlines–and when it did, it was often stories that highlighted things like the strange cult of personality that surrounded Saparmurat Niyazov, its first post-Soviet president, who named months after himself and made his memoir required reading. Olivier Hein joins us on the show today to talk about Turkmenistan's long history: as a possible origin for Zoroastrianism, the first monotheistic faith; the rise of Merv, at one point possibly one of the world's largest cities; the emergence of the Turkmen; and how this region ended up becoming the crossroads of empires. Olivier's work is now a book Mother of the World: The Remarkable History of Turkmenistan (Hurst, 2026) Olivier Hein is a Mauritian-British author whose books include Star and Key: The Historical Adventure of Mauritius and Borneo: The History of an Enigma. Formerly a UN, UK and OSCE diplomat, posted to New York, Paris, Kosovo and Turkmenistan, he also contributes to The Chap magazine. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at @nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-review

The Creation CovenantGenesis 1-3 The Creation Covenant: Genesis 1-3 Chris Moore Message SlidesFor the bulletin in PDF form, click here. Good News: “God created man in His own image” -Relationship with God as sons & daughters -Relationship with God's creation Bad news: “You shall surely die” -Broken relationship with God -Broken relationship with God's creationReally Good News: “He shall bruise your head” -Restored relationship with God -Restored relationship with God's creation Resources:Kingdom Through Covenant by Gentry & Wellum (900 pages)God's Kingdom Through God's Covenants by Gentry & Wellum (300 pages)Theology for the Church Podcast (especially episodes on 7/7/25-8/25/25)Pray for the Unreached: The Middle-Eastern Turkmen in IraqThe Turkmen of Iraq are a large Turkic people group with roots stretching back to migrations from Central Asia and the Ottoman era. Most identify with either Sunni or Shia Islam, and their communities are often divided by religious and clan loyalties. Although Scripture and gospel resources are available in their language, very few have placed their faith in Christ. Pray that the Turkmen would find their identity in Jesus, that believers would have boldness and protection, and that a growing movement of disciples would spread throughout their communities.FinancesWeekly Budget 34,615Giving For 06/14 37,554Giving For 06/21 34,075YTD Budget 1,765,385Giving 2,078,709 OVER/(UNDER) 313,324 Automate the ImportantWe understand that the summer months can be a whirlwind of new schedules and travel. To ensure the continuous growth of Fellowship's ministry, we encourage you to simplify your giving process by automating it. It's a straightforward and hassle-free process. Just visit fellowshipconway.org/give, click “Ready to Give?” then “Recurring,” and fill out the necessary information. If you need any assistance, feel free to reach out to John in our office at 501-327-3444 between 8:30 and 4:30, Monday through Thursday.New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Fellowship Women's Watercolor NightPut Wednesday, July 29th at 6 pm on your calendar! Please bring yourself and a friend. All materials are supplied. We will all be practicing different watercolor techniques and participating in some fun watercolor activities! This will be fun for participants of all levels of experience. Remember: it's about the process, not the product! Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. RSVP to Shanna at 501-336-0332 for childcare.Fellowship Women's Recipe Swap Sunday, July 12th, at 6 pm, join us at the home of Gale Allen: 63 Moseley Lane, Conway, for a fun evening of sharing favorite recipes, delicious food, and great fellowship! Tara Brown will be there to do a cooking demo! Bring a dish to share and a copy of your recipe. Feel free to invite a friend! Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.Widows' America 250 Luncheon Wear your red, white, or blue as we enjoy our special guests Colonel C. Jason Carter, USA Retired and Rebecca Carter Thursday, July 16 at noon, 3680 Gresham Dr. RSVP by July 2 to Judy, 501-329-3535 or Ambra, 501-730-6795.Men's Discussion GroupMen's Discussion Group starts back up July 2 with “Making Sense of God” by Timothy Keller. This book discussion will both strengthen your own faith and enhance your ability to productively engage with nonbelievers. We'll gain an understanding of how God makes so much more sense of identity, freedom, purpose, evil, and other experiences than a secular view does. We invite all men to join us; just get a copy of the book and join us for discussion in the FBC Library on Thursdays. Contact Andy at 501-314-9121 for information. Prayer During ServiceWe love to pray for one another. Our prayer team will have people at the front of the Auditorium under the signs Hope and Love to pray for you after the message. Please feel free to walk up to them for prayer or encouragement during the first worship song after the message. Czech Team Departs TuesdayFellowship is excited to see how God will use our team of 23, 7 of whom are college students and 11 are high school students, as they serve and advance His Kingdom in the Czech Republic. Please join us in praying for the team as they travel and minister, and for their families while they are away. Pray that God will work through them in powerful ways and that lives will be transformed by the Gospel.

Dans ce témoignage, Céline Turkmen, dirigeante d'un centre de formation FLE partage comment le Mastermind lui a permis de gagner en clarté, de structurer ses process, de prendre des décisions plus rapidement et de s'entourer d'entrepreneurs inspirants grâce au cerveau collectif.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

China calls for strengthening cooperation with Turkmenistan in natural gas, trade and other areas during the Turkmen national leader's goodwill tour (01:03). Iran says Israel has struck the South Pars gas field and Tehran has retaliated on a number of regional targets (11:39). Beijing says killing Iranian leaders and attacking civilian facilities are unacceptable, while urging an immediate halt to the military operation (31:42).

The Chinese president has met with the Turkmen national leader and chairman of the People's Council in Beijing (01:04). Iran has struck Israel with missiles carrying cluster warheads in retaliation for the assassinations of two top officials, including security chief Ali Larijani (10:21). The Chinese mainland says businesses from the Taiwan region will see more fresh opportunities in the years ahead (20:59).

The Turkmen are one of the oldest tribes in Afghanistan. They live mostly in the north of the country, such as Jawzjan, Faryab, and Sar-e-Pul. The Turkmen cuisine is very delicious and nutritious. One of their most famous dishes is "Chakdarmeh." Chakdarmeh is a delicious type of rice that is made with rice, meat, and onions, and a clove of garlic is also placed between the rice. They cook all these ingredients in their own way in a pot. The Turkmen clothes are very special and beautiful. Turkmen women wear Darz clothes decorated with colourful and floral designs, and a type of hat that is tied around their heads, which is called "Takht." They are also the best carpet weavers.

Clients apprehensive as detentions rise A different reality existed in late November when Joe Lavetsky helped a Hudson Valley man from Turkmenistan apply to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. In that reality, Lavetsky, a Beacon-based immigration lawyer, represented a model candidate for naturalization: a taxpaying green-card holder with letters of support from the correctional facility where he works and the fire department for which he volunteers. Then there is reality since Dec. 2, when the Department of Homeland Security announced a pause on applications for asylum, green cards and naturalization for immigrants from 19 countries, most of them African and Muslim. The announcement came six days after an Afghan native granted asylum killed one member of the National Guard and wounded another in Washington, D.C. Lavetsky, who specializes in green-card and citizenship cases, said he has recently represented people from three of those countries — Cuba, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. The Turkmen is "a really good guy" who has had a green card since 2021 and is ready to become a naturalized citizen, he said last month. But the application "is going nowhere anytime soon." Lavetsky and other immigration attorneys have a front-row seat to the fear and anguish of immigrants whose hopes of remaining in the U.S. are being delayed or dashed as the administration of President Donald Trump works to fulfill his vision of mass deportations. ICE, in a news release issued Dec. 31, said its officers are focused on removing criminals: "While ICE's law enforcement officers risk their lives to arrest the worst of worst criminal illegal aliens, including murderers, rapists, child sex abusers, terrorists and gang members, they have faced a 1,347 percent increase in assaults and an 8,000 percent increase in death threats against them thanks to the lies and smears from sanctuary politicians and radical activists, and hoaxes spread by the media. "Their heroic efforts have led to historic results, helping DHS remove more than 622,000 illegal aliens, including tens of thousands of the worst of the worst criminal offenders." But the agency also targets immigrants applying for asylum, legal permanent residence (green cards) and naturalization, advocates say. More people are being detained when they show up for what used to be routine check-ins with ICE or hearings in immigration court, said Rubie Alicea, an attorney with Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, which has offices in Peekskill. At the end of November, ICE detentions nationally (53,520) and at its facility in Goshen (166) were more than two times higher than a year earlier, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University. Nearly three-fourths of detainees, 73.6 percent, had no criminal convictions, according to TRAC. Amid the agency's push, accompanying clients to those appointments "is the most stressful thing," said Alicea, who mostly handles deportation cases and has represented people from Dutchess and Putnam counties. "It's hard for me," she said. "I cannot tell them not to go, but I cannot guarantee they will not be detained." In addition to pausing asylum, green-card and citizenship applications, DHS said that anyone approved for those benefits since Joe Biden's inauguration as president on Jan. 20, 2021, will be subject to a "comprehensive re-review, potential interview and re-interview." Some of the affected are immigrants who have overstayed their visa but later married U.S. citizens and are applying for a green card, said Lavetsky. Detaining them "never happened in the past," even during the first Trump administration, he said. But now, even if they have a strong application, Lavetsky warns them that they may be detained during their interview. He has started accompanying clients to interviews at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offices in Albany and Manhattan. At a recent interview for the client applying for a green card after marrying a ...

Afghanistan is a country of high ethnic diversity, with the largest ethnic groups being the Pashtuns (about 42%), Tajiks (about 27%), Hazaras (about 9%), and Uzbeks (about 9%), who make up nearly 90% of the population, followed by other ethnic groups such as the Aimaq, Turkmen, Baloch, Nuristani, and Pashayi, each with its own unique language, culture, and history. Afghanistan has deep genetic and cultural ties to its neighbours, and its ethnic groups have Aryan, Turkic, Mongolian, and Arabic roots, while Dari and Pashto are the country's official and primary languages.

        Episode Description Episode Description         Sign up to receive this Unreached of the Day podcast sent to you:                      https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21538                Dear Friend, The Batak people of North Sumatra didn't have a written language until 1834. Today, they're one of the largest Christian populations in Indonesia, with over 6 million believers. The transformation happened because someone, a German missionary named Ludwig Nommensen, decided their spiritual poverty was unacceptable. That was 190 years ago. Today, 4,473 people groups are still waiting for their Ludwig Nommensen moment. The People Group Adoption Program launches today, and here's how it works: It meets you where you are. You're not being asked to become a missionary in the field (though if God calls you to that, we'll cheer you on). You're being invited to use your current gifts, prayer, advocacy, networking, research to support those who are already called to go. It's strategic. Every people group in our database has been vetted by researchers and field workers. These aren't randomly selected communities. They're the 100 largest frontier people groups, the populations with the least gospel access and the greatest potential for kingdom impact. It grows with your capacity. Whether you're adopting as a family, church, or organization, the commitment adjusts to what you can offer. Some will pray weekly. Others will fund translation projects. A few will end up moving to the field. All contributions matter. When you adopt a people group today, you'll receive: Immediate next steps for your specific adopted group A digital covenant card to mark your commitment Information about your frontier people group Regular updates as we develop more resources and connections Beyond the practical resources, you'll receive something harder to quantify: the knowledge that you're part of a strategic response to the most urgent spiritual need on our planet. The Batak people have been sending missionaries to unreached groups for decades now. Their story didn't end with their own transformation; it multiplied exponentially.

Meet Abdylla Geldiyev, founder of Undiscovered Frontiers Travel and a true testament to courage and perseverance. Born and raised in the vast Karakum Desert of Turkmenistan, Abdylla's story is one of relentless determination to overcome barriers and forge a path to share the magic wonders of his homeland and other lesser-known destinations with the world. Together we explore Turkmenistan's dazzling and little-known treasures to the warmth of Turkmen hospitality. Abdylla breaks myths about visiting this off-the-beaten-path country, reveals stories of travelers whose brief visits turned into lifelong friendships, and reminds us how travel can bridge worlds and change lives.Abdylla's inspiring narrative reminds us that travel is more than sightseeing and more a bridge between worlds and a catalyst for profound change in the lives of both traveler and host. Hear how one person's perseverance inspires us to see travel not just to explore, but to heal, connect, and change the world.Only on Speaking of Travel! Tune in. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Hear about travel to Turkmenistan as the Amateur Traveler talks to Abdylla Geldiyev, Managing Director of Undiscovered Frontiers,  about an itinerary for one week in this seldom-visited country in Central Asia. Turkmenistan remains one of the least explored destinations in the world. From Ashgabat, a city of Guinness World Records and futuristic white marble architecture, to ancient Silk Road cities and surreal desert landscapes, this itinerary combines history, archaeology, and natural wonders. Why Visit Turkmenistan? Abdylla describes Turkmenistan as a country for seasoned travelers seeking the unusual: Surreal landscapes like Yangykala Canyon and the burning Darvaza gas crater Silk Road cities such as Merv and Konye-Urgench A capital city (Ashgabat) filled with world-record-breaking monuments, the largest indoor Ferris wheel, and the world's largest handmade carpet Rich traditions of Turkmen carpets and the legendary Akhal-Teke horses Sunday arrival in Ashgabat to experience the Tolkuchka-Basar, a sprawling Sunday market alive with carpets, animals, and handicrafts. Suggested One-Week Itinerary in Turkmenistan Days 1–3: Ashgabat and Surroundings ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-turkmenistan-2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

François DérocheHistoire du Coran. Texte et transmissionCollège de FranceAnnée 2024-2025Colloque - Le livre dans le monde musulman. Histoire et techniques : Revising the Iskendernāme: Akkoyunlu and Safavid Turkmen manuscripts of Ottoman legendary historySerpil BağcıUniversité de Hacettepe, AnkaraRésuméParmi les nombreuses œuvres littéraires et scientifiques du poète ottoman Ahmedi (mort en 1413), l'Iskendernāme (Livre d'Alexandre) est la plus célèbre. Plus d'une centaine de manuscrits ont survécu, copiés entre le XVe et le XIXe siècle dans une vaste zone géographique, d'Edirne à Herat. L'Iskendernāme d'Ahmedi ne raconte pas seulement la légende islamique d'Alexandre, mais comprend également des passages sur la géographie, la médecine et plus particulièrement sur l'histoire, ainsi que des discussions sur des questions religieuses et morales.Outre plus de quatre-vingts exemplaires non illustrés, dont certains sont richement enluminés, les vingt et un volumes illustrés et plusieurs folios illustrés détachés de manuscrits de l'Iskendernāme témoignent de la popularité du texte d'Ahmedi auprès des lecteurs turcophones et des bibliophiles. Bien qu'il existe cinq copies ottomanes et une copie mamelouke, la majorité – quinze beaux manuscrits illustrés et plusieurs folios dispersés – ont été produits à Chiraz, et deux volumes l'ont été à Herat et à Tabriz pour des mécènes turkmènes/safavides.Cette présentation se concentrera sur les révisions textuelles observées dans ces copies turkmènes des XVe et XVIe siècles. Une analyse comparative du texte montre que ces manuscrits assez nombreux comportent d'importantes altérations reflétant les contextes culturels, politiques et religieux de leurs mécènes. La révision délibérée du texte original d'Ahmedi, tant en termes d'orthographe que de contenu, visait à rendre le texte plus acceptable pour un public et des mécènes chiites.

Andrew is the Founder & CEO of Fount. Fount designs the most sophisticated travel health and performance tools in the world, including the first full solution to jet lag.Previously, Andrew led human performance and biotech strategy efforts for the U.S. military, from running R&D strategy efforts to getting warfighters ready to deploy. This background has made him a trusted adviser to pro sports teams, leading corporations from tech to finance, and world class scientific institutions.Andrew's work has been profiled and published by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Wired, Fortune, Defense News, and others. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University, where he teaches about advanced military technology.Andrew has been honored as a Mad Scientist by the U.S. Army (twice) and as a Fellow by the Synthetic Biology Leadership Excellence Accelerator Program, the Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Initiative, and others.He received Master's Degrees in Health Physics, Microbiology & Immunology, and Security Studies from Georgetown University, where he also completed his undergraduate work in the School of Foreign Service.Andrew has traveled more than 10,000 miles across Russia and Mongolia by train, lived with Kazakh nomads who train eagles to hunt, and enjoyed roasted lamb in the Turkmen desert. He also loves great dark chocolate and has recommendations for you!Join The “Now” Newsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletterAbout Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.Connect with Katie:Website: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creatorApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbrNewsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletter

Over the last decade, God has allowed VOM Radio the opportunity to bring you into fellowship with persecuted Christians and tell the stories of what God is doing around the world even amid suffering and persecution. This week we'll look back on some of the most moving moments of the first decade of VOM Radio. It was September of 2014 when The Voice of the Martyrs began releasing new VOM Radio episodes weekly. The first episode introduced listeners to members of our persecuted family in China. , a gospel worker with YWAM Frontier Missions and , serving with Operation Mobilization, told in 2015 how God was drawing Muslims to himself – even ISIS fighters were coming to faith in Christ! By watching the JESUS Film in his Turkmen heart language, life was forever changed. Several guests over the years have told of being imprisoned for Christ just as the founders of The Voice of the Martyrs, Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, were imprisoned for their faith. , who spent many months locked in a shipping container in Eritrea, reminds us that everything—including following Jesus—will cost us. Listen to how and , both imprisoned for Christ, saw God's purpose for them in prison as they shared the gospel, and how was reminded that God could still change people's hearts, even in prison in Iran. You'll hear these stories of heroic faith and also stories of faith overcoming fear, like praying God would remove her fear after Cuban authorities issued an arrest warrant for her husband. God has inspired thousands with the testimonies of martyrs' widows who publicly forgave their husband's killers, like and . shares how she learned that her husband and teen-aged children had been killed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Also remembers how God ministered to him after his wife, Bonnie, was killed for her faith in Lebanon. More than seven years after his abduction, still doesn't know what happened to her husband, Pastor Raymond Koh. After a season of great loss, chose to sit at the feet of persecuted Christians to learn from them about following Christ in difficulty and suffering.

rWotD Episode 2691: Kirkuk Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Sunday, 15 September 2024 is Kirkuk.Kirkuk (Arabic: كركوك; Kurdish: کەرکووک, romanized: Kerkûk; Syriac: ܟܪܟܘܟ, romanized: Kerkouk; Turkish: Kerkük) is a city in Iraq, serving as the capital of the Kirkuk Governorate, located 238 kilometres (148 miles) north of Baghdad. The city is home to a diverse population of Kurds, Iraqi Turkmens and Arabs. Kirkuk sits on the ruins of the original Kirkuk Citadel which sits near the Khasa River.It is described by the Kurdish leader and former Iraqi president Jalal Talabani as “the Jerusalem of Kurdistan”, while it is seen by the Turkmen activist Fatih Salah as the cultural and historical capital of Iraqi Turkmens. The government of Iraq states that Kirkuk represents a small version of Iraq due to its diverse population, and that the city is a model for coexistence in the country.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:01 UTC on Sunday, 15 September 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Kirkuk on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Gregory.

Over the last decade, God has allowed VOM Radio the opportunity to bring you into fellowship with persecuted Christians and tell the stories of what God is doing around the world even amid suffering and persecution. This week we'll look back on some of the most moving moments of the first decade of VOM Radio. It was September of 2014 when The Voice of the Martyrs began releasing new VOM Radio episodes weekly. The first episode introduced listeners to members of our persecuted family in China. Gina, a gospel worker with YWAM Frontier Missions and Julian, serving with Operation Mobilization, told in 2015 how God was drawing Muslims to himself – even ISIS fighters were coming to faith in Christ! By watching the JESUS Film in his Turkmen heart language, Silas's life was forever changed. Several guests over the years have told of being imprisoned for Christ just as the founders of The Voice of the Martyrs, Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, were imprisoned for their faith. Helen Berhane, who spent many months locked in a shipping container in Eritrea, reminds us that everything—including following Jesus—will cost us. Listen to how David Byle and Petr Jasek, both imprisoned for Christ, saw God's purpose for them in prison as they shared the gospel, and how Dan Baumann was reminded that God could still change people's hearts, even in prison in Iran. You'll hear these stories of heroic faith and also stories of faith overcoming fear, like Maria praying God would remove her fear after Cuban authorities issued an arrest warrant for her husband. God has inspired thousands with the testimonies of martyrs' widows who publicly forgave their husband's killers, like Anita Smith and Pauline Ayyad. Hannelie Groenewald shares how she learned that her husband and teen-aged children had been killed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Also Gary Witherall remembers how God ministered to him after his wife, Bonnie, was killed for her faith in Lebanon. More than seven years after his abduction, Susanna Koh still doesn't know what happened to her husband, Pastor Raymond Koh. After a season of great loss, Nik and Ruth Ripken chose to sit at the feet of persecuted Christians to learn from them about following Christ in difficulty and suffering. THANK YOU for listening to the stories of our persecuted family over the last ten years! We pray that VOM Radio will continue to build a bridge of fellowship between fellow members of the Body of Christ whether they live in free nations, hostile areas or restricted nations. What episodes most moved or inspired you during the first 10 years of VOM Radio? Share your most impactful episode. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the podcast.

From Moldova to Tajikistan, from Belarus to Uzbekistan: The Formulation and Flow of National Identity from the Late Czarist Times to Today Riordan will explore the formulation of identity over the past 150 years in Moldova, Tajikistan, Belarus and Uzbekistan. Drawing on decades of on-the-ground work and research across all four countries, Riordan will discuss his findings on the trajectory of national identity and how it continues to shape the political discussion in each country today. About the Speaker: John P. Riordan is a career Foreign Service Officer in the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). He currently serves as the Deputy Mission Director at USAID/Moldova. Prior to Moldova, he was on assignment as a Development Advisor to U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in Tampa, Florida (2017-2020). Riordan was the USAID Country Director in Uzbekistan (2014-2017), where he served for multiple, extended periods of time as acting Deputy Chief of Mission. He was also USAID's Country Director in Belarus (2009-2013). In both Belarus and Uzbekistan, Riordan pioneered the leveraging of Baltic partner expertise and regional knowledge in order to advance shared objectives. He was recognized in 2017 with a Diploma of Commendation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia for his decade contribution to fostering a close relationship between Latvia and the United States and in jointly providing support for Belarus and Central Asian countries. Riordan was the USAID Development Adviser to the command group at Combined Joint Task Force 101 and 82 in Bagram, Afghanistan (2008-2009). Riordan served two assignments in Iraq (2006 and 2008, respectively) as the Deputy Director of USAID's Governance and Provincial Reconstruction Team Office during the U.S. Government “surge,” and then helped to launch the Joint Interagency Task Force at Multi-National Forces-Iraq. He also served at the Agency's mission in Romania (2005-2006). Riordan was honored to be the first Foreign Service Officer selected for an academic year in the Advanced Military Studies Program at the Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas (2007- 2008). While there, Riordan produced a monograph, Red D.I.M.E., which drew on original research on the Basmachi Resistance Movement against the fledgling Bolshevik forces of the Soviet Union in the Ferghana Valley region of Central Asia in order to apply historical and political lessons to irregular warfare in complex, adaptive environments. Before joining USAID, Riordan lived and worked in the Ferghana Valley region of Central Asia. He lectured at Ferghana State University and was the first American to conduct research in the Ferghana City archives as a Fulbright scholar in Uzbekistan. He also collected oral histories of Uzbek, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Russian, and Tajik World War II veterans in order to better understand the formation of Soviet identity in Central Asia (2002-2003). He was also a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Ferghana Valley region of Kyrgyzstan (1998-2000), and worked as the Office Director of the State Department funded Freedom Support Act/Future Leader Exchange Program (FSA/FLEX) in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan (2000-2001). Riordan earned a master's in military arts and sciences from the School of Advanced Military Studies at the Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., and a master's in Russian, East European, and Central Asian studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was awarded a Foreign Language Area Scholarship while at Wisconsin for the study of the Uzbek language and spent three summers on scholarship at Indiana University studying Russian, Uzbek, and Turkmen. He completed his undergraduate degree in Political Science at Marquette University, where he was selected for an internship on Capitol Hill via Marquette's Les Aspin Center for Government.

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discussed several key headlines: the Labour Party's landslide victory in the UK snap elections, Iran's agreement to purchase 10 billion cubic feet of natural gas annually from Turkmenistan, the potential end of the extreme bear market in natural gas, and California lawmakers voting to ask residents to borrow $20 billion for climate and school initiatives. They also covered oil and gas market updates, including a surprising rise in rig counts and energy traders buying refineries from big oil companies. Finally, they touched on the formation of an arbitration panel for Exxon and Chevron's dispute over the Hess merger.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:36 - Labour Wins Landslide Victory in U.K. Snap Elections03:59 - Iran to Purchase 10 Billion Cubic Meters of Turkmen Natural Gas Annually05:04 - Has The Extreme Bear Market in Natural Gas Come to an End?08:03 - Lawmakers Vote to Ask Californians Permission to Borrow $20 Billion for Climate, Schools11:33 - Markets Update14:27 - Energy traders are snapping up refineries away from Big Oil21:16 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Labour Wins Landslide Victory in U.K. Snap ElectionsJuly 6, 2024 Mariel AlumitKeir Starmer promises to focus on public service as Britain's new prime minister. ​ Labour Takes Control The United Kingdom's Labour Party secured a landslide victory against the Conservatives in snap elections on Thursday, ending […]Iran to Purchase 10 Billion Cubic Meters of Turkmen Natural Gas AnnuallyJuly 7, 2024 Stu TurleyTurkmenistan and Iran signed a contract for the annual delivery of 10 billion cubic meters of Turkmen natural gas, which Iran will then ship to Iraq. Iran will construct a new 125-kilometer pipeline between Iran […]Has The Extreme Bear Market in Natural Gas Come to an End?July 7, 2024 Stu TurleyIn the latest edition of the Numbers Report, we will take a look at some of the most interesting figures put out this week in the energy and metals sectors. Each week we'll dig into some […]Lawmakers Vote to Ask Californians Permission to Borrow $20 Billion for Climate, SchoolsJuly 5, 2024 Stu TurleyMired in a stream of multibillion dollar budget deficits, the California Legislature on Wednesday turned to voters for help. Lawmakers voted to place a pair of $10 billion bonds on the November ballot. If approved, […]Energy traders are snapping up refineries away from Big OilJuly 5, 2024 Stu TurleyIt's one of the areas where trading houses — who have long coveted the refining and distribution assets that help drive oil majors' mega trading earnings — are investing huge returns from the most profitable […]Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading Desk– Get in Contact With The Show –

The Borat movies were a fun but far fetched parody right? Think again. The Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan is currently ruled by the clownish Gurbangulyýewiç Berdimuhamedow and his son Serdar. He has styled himself as an action hero. Unfortunately he isn't very good at racing, handling horses, firing guns, singing, dancing, weight lifting, rapping or any of the other "talents" he likes to demonstrate.  He is also a tyrant, presiding over an oppressive system of government that has seen untold numbers of political opponents thrown into horrific dungeons. How did he get the job? Well because he was the dentist of his predecessor the equally bizarre Saparmurat Niyazov. Makes sense right? Of course it doesn't but it is true and my guest today -- revered journalist Bruce Pannier a fellow of the Foreign Policy Institute was in Central Asia when the USSR ended and this peculiar new system of government arose from its ashes. We discuss Bruce's firsthand insights into the hermit-like nation. He shares amusing anecdotes about the seemingly insane rulers, and shares his thoughts on more serious topics including life for the Turkmen people, terrorism, and international relations.  Guest: Bruce Pannier is a Central Asia Fellow in the Eurasia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and a longtime journalist and correspondent covering Central Asia. He currently writes Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's blog, Qishloq Ovozi, and appears regularly on the Majlis podcast for RFE/RL. Prior to joining RFE/RL in 1997, Bruce worked at the Open Media Research Institute in Prague. In 1992, he led a sociological project in Central Asia sponsored by the University of Manchester and the Soros Cultural Initiative Foundation. During that time he lived in villages in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Bruce studied at Tashkent State University in the summer of 1990 and studied at Columbia University under Professor Edward Allworth. Bruce has also written for The Economist, Janes Intelligence, Oxford Analytica, Freedom House, The Cairo Review, the FSU Oil & Gas Monitor, and Energo Weekly.   Music: Performed by Gurbanghuly and Serdar Berdimuhamedow -- yes the "rap" song is actually written and performed by the President and his son. This episode is sponsored by World History Encyclopedia, one of the top history websites on the internet. I love the fact that they're not a Wiki: Every article they publish is reviewed by their editorial team, not only for being accurate but also for being interesting to read. The website is run as a non-profit organization, so you won't be bombarded by annoying ads and it's completely free. It's a great site, and don't just take my word for it they've been recommended by many academic institutions including Oxford University. Go check them out at WorldHistory.org or follow this link: World History Encyclopedia. Фильмы о Борате были забавной, но надуманной пародией, верно? Подумайте еще раз. Центральноазиатским государством Туркменистаном в настоящее время правят шут Гурбангулыевич Бердымухамедов и его сын Сердар. Он назвал себя героем боевиков. К сожалению, он не очень хорош в скачках, обращении с лошадьми, стрельбе из оружия, пении, танцах, поднятии тяжестей, рэпе и других «талантах», которые он любит демонстрировать.  Он также является тираном, возглавляющим репрессивную систему правления, которая видела бесчисленное количество политических оппонентов, брошенных в ужасающие темницы. Как он получил эту работу? Ну, потому что он был дантистом своего предшественника, столь же эксцентричного Сапармурата Ниязова. Имеет смысл, не так ли? Конечно, это не так, но это правда, и мой сегодняшний гость - уважаемый журналист Брюс Паннье, сотрудник Института внешней политики, был в Центральной Азии, когда СССР распался и из его пепла возникла эта своеобразная новая система правления.  

Part 1 contains an international round-up of European minnows inside and outside of UEFA. In which version of football has Gibraltar become a European champion? Why has Corsica recently hosted their counterparts from Sardinia, Sicily & St. Martin? Will we watch San Marino vs. Slovakia from the top of a water slide? And which football stadium straddles an EU/non-EU border? Up next in Part 2 are a series of records and achievements from across the football world. What remarkable feat did Attack Energy Herat accomplish en route to winning the Afghan Super League? Why did a goalkeeper recently take three penalties in Israel? And is Turkmenistan's dictator partly responsible for the longest winning run in football history? Join us for Part 3 on Patreon at patreon.com/SweeperPod as we look at Pas de la Casa's run to the Andorran Cup final without winning a game, hear about the world's ugliest building in the Kosovan capital Pristina, play a UEFA Conference League-themed game of 'Pointless' and discuss the collapse of a goal frame in the USA. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Gibraltar's walking football triumph 06:20 - The return of the Corsica Cup 15:03 - San Marino vs. Slovakia & quirky football grounds 21:54 - Attack Energy Herat's perfect Afghan season 24:56 - A 22nd consecutive Bosnian title for SFK 2000 26:54 - The longest penalty shootout ever in Israel 29:06 - Ascent Soccer U21s' remarkable feat in Malawi 32:36 - 47 straight wins for Arkadag in Turkmenistan VIDEO: The annual All-Priests Over 75s Five-a-Side Football Challenge Match from Father Ted: https://bit.ly/FatherTedVideo VIDEO: The longest penalty shootout in football history in Israel: https://bit.ly/IsraelPenaltyShootoutVideo

In the first two weeks of March, Turkmenistan has been unusually active in promoting its potential as a natural-gas supplier. Among the countries Turkmen officials have named as potential customers are Azerbaijan, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Kazakhstan. Why is Turkmenistan suddenly so interested in finding new markets for its gas, and what are the chances any of these countries might become importers of Turkmen gas? Joining host Bruce Pannier to discuss these questions are guests John Roberts, one of Europe's leading specialists on the Middle East, Russian, Caspian, Turkish, and Kurdish energy security issues; and Farruh Yusupov, the director of RFERL's Turkmen Service, known locally as Azatlyk.

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Our final episode for 2023 is bumper one as we discuss Carlos Queiroz decision to leave Qatar just a month from the AFC Asian Cup, with Qatari football expert Ahmed Hashim joining us from Doha. Eurasianet's Central Asia editor, Peter Leonard, joins us to shed light on Arkadag, the new kings of Turkmen football sweeping all before them in their debut season. Plus, we speak with Yonhap News reporter Yoo Jee-ho to discuss the sad demise of former Korean powerhouse, Suwon Bluewings, after their relegation to K2.

https://rtd.rt.com/films/akhal-teke/ Luke 22:44 - Jesus H. Christ was a horse... The Akhal-Teke, the closest descendant of wild horses, is the world's most expensive and popular breed. They are characterised by remarkable speed, endurance and rapid recovery. Orazguly Babalyev, an honoured horse breeder from Turkmenistan, comes from a family deeply involved with racehorses for generations. "My father at one time - back in the Soviet era - in 1956, took a trip to England, where he presented the Queen with an Akhal-Teke horse called 'Melegush.' I also travel to different countries, on behalf of the Esteemed Arkadag, taking along with me Turkmen racehorses as a gift," says Orazguly. His family follows the old belief that such a horse is the wings of a Turkmen, and they treat the Akhal-Teke as members of their families. In this new documentary, discover how these precious horses are bred and why genetic tests are performed on each newborn. Learn more about how they are trained to become race winners, capable of covering a distance of 100 metres in just 4 seconds. #2023 #art #music #movies #poetry #poem #photooftheday #volcano #news #weather #climate #horse #monkeys #puppy #fyp #love #instagood #onelove #eyes #getyoked #horsie #gotmilk #book #shecomin #getready

Turkmenistan has added another dubious distinction to its reputation: methane gas super-emitter. Satellite images have shown massive methane gas emissions for the last two years. Turkmen authorities have hinted they are taking measures, but there doesn't seem to be any improvement. How is the situation affecting the health of the Turkmen people? Joining host Bruce Pannier are Kate Watters, co-founder and executive director at Crude Accountability, an organization working to protect the environmental and human rights of people in oil- and gas-producing countries such as Turkmenistan; and Aynabat Yaylymova, founder and executive director of the Progres Foundation, which has been working to improve public health literacy in Turkmenistan over the last 12 years.

Violence in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk. Rival demonstrations between Kurdish, Arab and Turkmen communities have led to deaths and injuries. Plans by Iraqi security forces to return a building to Kurds that they previously held - have infuriated other ethnic groups. So how can the unrest be resolved? Join Host Folly Bah-Thibault Guests:  Ahmed Rushdi - President of House, Iraqi Expertise Foundation.  Julian Bechocha - Journalist and reporter, Rudaw. Zeidon Alkinani - Non-resident fellow,  Arab Center Washington DC.

The latest report from Cotton Campaign insists the time has come for the fashion industry to act conclusively on forced labour in Turkmen cotton fields, with human rights lawyer and researcher Allison Gill telling Ecotextile Talks that legal obligations must now be met.  Speaking on behalf Cotton Campaign, an interdisciplinary coalition of human and labour rights organisations focused on cotton supply chains, Gill sits down with podcast host David Styles to discuss the past, present and potential future of Turkmenistan's use of forced labour and the nation's relationship with the global apparel industry. After a decade of what she regards as negligible progress in Turkmenistan, the human rights expert is realistic about the monumental challenge facing those who wish to engender real change but admits she hopes kernels of optimism may soon be evident – if the fashion industry collectively acts. Publicly shunning Turkmen cotton and funding comprehensive supply chain due diligence, the human rights expert asserts, is the minimum required to start the ball rolling on meaningful progress. “Companies and businesses should absolutely not be using Turkmen cotton goods… They have a legal obligation not to do so,” Gill argues, before contextualising the reality in Turkmenistan comparative to other nearby controversial cotton-producing hotspots such as Uzbekistan and China's Xinjiang region. Despite the latest report describing children as young as eight being compulsorily engaged in physically gruelling work, Gill admits that a key discussion among the Cotton Campaign partner organisations was how to ensure the publication was able to “convey the information so that it grabs people's attention”. She also labels the newest findings “ground-breaking”, given that much of the information was sourced by monitors working undercover in the secretive Eurasian nation – risking their freedom or even lives to do so.

Central Asian governments have become adept at transnational repression. Based on warrants from the Tajik government, Germany, Poland, and Belarus have this year extradited Tajik nationals to Tajikistan where they faced serious, and some say politically motivated charges. In Turkey, the situation for migrant laborers from Turkmenistan has become more complicated since the Turkmen government started paying closer attention to their activities. Joining host Bruce Pannier to shed more light on this issue are Leila Nazgul Seitbek, a lawyer living in exile in Europe and the chairwoman of the NGO Freedom For Eurasia; and Steve Swerdlow, a rights lawyer and associate professor at the University of Southern California.

Repaso libre a la Transglobal World Music Chart de este mes, confeccionada a través de la votación de un panel de divulgadores de las músicas del mundo de todos los continentes, del que los hacedores de Mundofonías somos cocreadores y coimpulsores. Este mes de agosto del 2023 la música nos trae aires georgianos, turcomanos, nigerianos, anatolios, malienses, brasileños y bosnios, en estado puro o entreverados con otras esencias, influencias e inspiraciones. Terminamos con los tuaregs o tamasheks de Tinariwen, que alcanzan el número 1 este mes. A loose review of this month’s Transglobal World Music Chart, determined by a panel of world music specialists from all the continents, of which the Mundofonías‘ presenters are co-creators and co-promoters. This August 2023 the music brings us Georgian, Turkmen, Nigerian, Anatolian, Malian, Brazilian and Bosnian airs, in their pure state or blended with other essences, influences and inspirations. We finish with the Tuaregs or Tamasheks of Tinariwen, who achieve number 1 this month. • Asmati Longishvili - Gazaphula - Made in Zemo Alvani: Batsbi (Tsova Tushetian) • Oghlan Bakhshi - Salyk bilen - Journey across the steppes • Tony Allen & Adrian Younge - Ebun - Tony Allen JID018 • Mehmet Polat - For growth - Embodied poetry • Inna Baba Coulibaly - Yewtanakam - Djilly kawral • Wilson das Neves - Do que é capaz o tambor e o agogô [Cláudio Jorge & Pretinho da Serrinha] - Senzala e favela • Damir Imamović - Osmane - The world and all that it holds • Bantu - Wayo and division - What is your breaking point? • Tinariwen - Ezlan - Amatssou • (Tinariwen - Tinde - Amatssou) 📸 Tinariwen (Marie Planeille)

Resource scarcity has severely disrupted daily life across Central Asia this summer. Electricity failures have compelled Kyrgyzstan to declare a three-year energy emergency, starting on August 1. Additionally, much of the region is grappling with water shortages, which scientists say is the latest sign that Central Asia will be one of the regions hardest hit by climate change. Joining host Bruce Pannier to discuss the water and power situation in Central Asia this summer are guests Nurzat Abdyrasulova, president and CEO of Bishkek-based strategic advisory firm Unison Group; Alisher Sidikov, the director of RFE/RL's Uzbek Service, known locally as Ozodlik; and Farruh Yusupov, the director of RFE/RL's Turkmen service, known locally as Azatlyk.

The president of Turkmenistan officially inaugurated a vast, multibillion-dollar development hailed as the country's first “smart city” and named after the president's father, who established a pervasive cult of personality when he was the longtime ruler. The city designed for 70,000 is named Arkadag (Protector), a title used by former president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, who led the country for 15 years before being succeeded last year by his son Serdar. The opening ceremony, led by Serdar Berdymukhamedov, featured a theatrical procession of local workers singing patriotic songs in honor of the city's namesake. The city includes a monument of his father's favorite horse, which established the Guinness world record for running 10 meters on its hind legs. Located about 30 kilometers (about 18 miles) south of the capital Ashgabat, the “smart city” is being presented as a prototype for other Turkmen cities, featuring electric buses and automobiles, solar power and “smart” houses that residents can control via their smartphones. The first phase of Arkadag cost an estimated $3.3 billion. Since independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Turkmenistan has been led by authoritarian regimes that allow no significant opposition and has sharply limited access from abroad. Both the elder Berdymukhamedov and his predecessor Saparmurat Niyazov developed cults of personality that included elaborate tributes and monuments. The isolated country has also struggled to diversify its economy, which is overwhelmingly dependent on its vast natural gas reserves. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

One of the most talked about Science Fiction novels of the last year is the debut novel of Ray Nayler. Born in Quebec and raised in California, Ray Nayler lived and worked abroad for two decades in Russia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan,Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Vietnam, and Kosovo. A Russian speaker, he has also learned Turkmen, Albanian, Azerbaijani Turkish, and Vietnamese. In Vietnam he was Environment, Science, Technology, and Health Officer at the U.S. consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. Ray currently serves as the international advisor to the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Beginning in August, 2023, he will be Diplomatic Fellow and Visiting Scholar at the Institute for International Science and Technology Policy at The George Washington University. All those unique experiences set the one-of-a-kind alchemy that resulted in a one-in-a-million Science Fiction novel. With all hyperbole intended The Mountain in the Sea is a life-changing novel. It is the kind of novel that should be on the shelf of all who are fighting for the rights of non-humans or combating climate change. This is one of the best conversations I've had for this podcast we talk about Ray's experiences and upbringing.  In the course of talking about the novel we get into the power of the ocean, sentience of non-human animals, and how world events changed the discussion of his novel from a focus on animal sentience to artificial intelligence. After a spoiler warning,upcoming novella we talk about the narrative process and Ray hints about his upcoming novella.

Abrimos con los tres discos favoritos de Mundofonías en junio del 2023, con los heterodoxos bretones Castor et Pollux, el bardo turcomano Oghlan Bakhshi y las raíces carnáticas del sur de la India de Aditya Prakash. El resto del programa lo dedicamos a nuestras #Mundofonews, fijándonos especialmente en la escena internacional de conciertos y festivales. Hablamos del festival Globaltica de Polonia; de Archipiélago 2023, en Madrid; del Smithsonian Folklife Festival de Washington; del Africa Fête de Marsella, de la gira de conciertos Maracuyeah! y del European Folk Day, todo ello salpicado de ejemplos musicales de artistas involucrados en estas convocatorias. We open with Mundofonias' three favourite albums for June 2023, with the heterodox Bretons Castor et Pollux, the Turkmen bard Oghlan Bakhshi and the South Indian Carnatic roots of Aditya Prakash. We dedicate the rest of the program to some #Mundofonews, focusing especially on the international concert and festival scene. We talk about the Globaltica festival in Poland; Archipiélago 2023, in Madrid; the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington; the Africa Fête in Marseille, the Maracuyeah! concert tour and the European Folk Day, all sprinkled with musical examples of artists involved in these events. Favoritos de junio / June favorites Castor et Pollux - 106 loud - Contrebandes Oghlan Bakhshi - Boy bibi - Journey across the steppes Aditya Prakash - Shifting sa - Karnatic roots #Mundofonews Septeto Santiaguero - El guaguancó es más sabroso - Para los bailadores: En directo desde Galapagar Tenores di Bitti Mialinu Pira - Milia vatu' sa trota Dom Flemons - Rabbit foot rag - Traveling wildfire Selma Uamusse - Hoyo hoyo - Liwoningo Les Frères Smith - Ekolo assiko - Mutation (Castor et Pollux - L'arrivée - Contrebandes)

David Tyson retired from the CIA's Directorate of Operations in 2020 after a 25-year career. The majority of his service was overseas; most of his postings and deployments were in Central Asia, the Caucasus region, and South Asia. David was a member of Team Alpha, the first group of U.S. personnel inserted behind enemy lines in Afghanistan after 9/11. During that deployment, David and the team worked closely with U.S. Special Forces (ODA 595) along with Afghan allies. David began his intelligence career as a linguist and interpreter, achieving fluency in Russian, Uzbek, Turkmen, Turkish, and Farsi/Dari. He is a recipient of the CIA's Distinguished Intelligence Cross, the Agency's highest award for valor, and the Agency's Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal. Prior to working for the Agency, David served in the U.S. Army, both enlisted and as an officer. He has a BA in International Relations and Russian Language from West Chester State University, and two master's degrees from Indiana University, in Central Asian Studies and Russian Studies. David was born and raised in Pennsylvania and currently lives with his family in rural Virginia. Find out more at www.badgersix.org This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5351305/advertisement

Abrimos el programa con los tres discos favoritos de Mundofonías de mayo del 2023, con el griego Christos Kaliontzidis, la italiana Hiram Salsano y el álbum póstumo del maliense Ali Farka Touré. Continuamos por las estepas del Asia Central, con sones de la tradición turcomana y uzbeko-tayika, con conexiones de músicas barrocas y anatolias, para navegar después hacia el Flandes francés y Bretaña. We open the programme with the three Mundofonías favourite albums of May 2023, with the Greek Christos Kaliontzidis, the Italian Hiram Salsano and the posthumous album by the Malian Ali Farka Touré. We continue through the steppes of Central Asia, with sounds from the Turkmen and Uzbek-Tajik traditions, with connections between baroque and Anatolian music, and finally we sail towards French Flanders and Brittany. Favoritos de mayo May favorites Christos Kaliontzidis - I avli tis Mesogeiou (Mediterranean courtyard) - Maçka radif Hiram Salsano - Vulesse - Bucolica Ali Farka Touré - Safari - Voyageur Estepas y océanos Steppes and oceans Oghlan Bakhshi - Babajyklar - Journey across the steppes Munojat Yulchieva - Etishdi - Tanlangan asarlar Cenk Güray's Baroque Miniatures - Abdal Havası - Sounds of the cycle: Circulating melodies and narratives between East and West Arnaud Van Lancker Quartet - Ti Leyou - Chez Leyou Taraf Dékalé - Sirba - Azadi Castor et Pollux - Ecekmad - Contrebandes

For the first time in the history of independent Turkmenistan, the president is not the most powerful person in the country. Serdar Berdymukhammedov lost many of his powers as president when the Turkmen parliament passed amendments to its constitution on January 21. The head of the government in Turkmenistan now is the chairman of the People's Council, Serdar's father, former President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov. Joining host Bruce Pannier to discuss what just happened in Turkmenistan, and why, are Luca Anceschi, professor of Central Asian Studies at Glasgow University and author of the book Turkmenistan's Foreign Policy: Positive Neutrality And The Consolidation Of The Turkmen Regime; and Farruh Yusupov, the head of RFE/RL's Turkmen Service, known locally as Azatlyk.

Turkmenistan has long had a poor reputation for human rights. But recently, two activists whose cases received international attention were freed. This episode of the Majlis podcast looks at some of activists who have languished in Turkmen prisons and examines whether anything has changed since a new president took over in March 2022. Joining host Bruce Pannier to discuss these topics are Rachel Denber, deputy director of HRW's Europe and Central Asia division; Ivar Dale, senior policy adviser at the Norwegian Helsinki Committee; and Farruh Yusupov, director of RFE/RL's Turkmen service, known locally as Azatlyk.

Energy was the dominant focus of the first tripartite summit between the presidents of Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. Held in the Turkmen city of Awaza on the Caspian Sea, the three leaders pledged to increase cooperation across all fields, but especially when it came to natural gas. Several agreements covering trade, transportation and energy were signed at the summit. On his 4th trip to Central Asia in just three months, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also emphasized one priority, getting Turkmen gas to western markets. Russia's attack on Ukraine has upended global energy supplies, with Europe particularity looking to end its dependency on Moscow for natural gas. Azerbaijan, which signed its own gas deal with the EU earlier this year, has also stepped forward to become an alternative source for Europe. Meanwhile, President Erdogan also addressed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stressing that diplomacy was the only way forward. Guests Assel Tutumlu Associate Professor at Near East University Bruce Pannier Political Analyst

Energy was the dominant focus of the first tripartite summit between the presidents of Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. Held in the Turkmen city of Awaza on the Caspian Sea, the three leaders pledged to increase cooperation across all fields, but especially when it came to natural gas. Several agreements covering trade, transportation and energy were signed at the summit. On his 4th trip to Central Asia in just three months, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also emphasized one priority, getting Turkmen gas to western markets. Russia's attack on Ukraine has upended global energy supplies, with Europe particularity looking to end its dependency on Moscow for natural gas. Azerbaijan, which signed its own gas deal with the EU earlier this year, has also stepped forward to become an alternative source for Europe. Meanwhile, President Erdogan also addressed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stressing that diplomacy was the only way forward. Guests Assel Tutumlu Associate Professor at Near East University Bruce Pannier Political Analyst

*) Peru declares state of emergency amid deadly protests Peru's new government has declared a 30-day national emergency amid violent protests following the ouster of President Pedro Castillo. Defence Minister Luis Otarola Penaranda announced the declaration on Wednesday, which he said "means the suspension of the rights of assembly and freedom of movement." Peru's new president, Dina Boluarte, pleaded for calm as demonstrations continue against her and the Congress that ousted her predecessor. *) Türkiye continues to engage with Russia, Ukraine to end conflict: Erdogan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara continues to hold talks with both Russia and Ukraine to end the ongoing war. He hoped that Ankara's diplomatic efforts for achieving a ceasefire and lasting peace in the region will bear fruit. Erdogan was speaking during the first summit between the leaders of Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan on Wednesday. He said the trio needs to start working on transporting Turkmen natural gas to Western markets. *) US planning to give smart-bomb kits to Ukraine — report The United States is planning to send electronic equipment to Ukraine that converts unguided aerial munitions into smart bombs, according to The Washington Post. "The kits incorporate global positioning devices for precision and can be bolted onto a variety of weapons, the Post reported. The Pentagon calls it a Joint Direct Attack Munition or JDAM. It comes as Russia warned US Patriot missile defence systems would be a legitimate target in Ukraine if Washington authorises them to be delivered to support Kiev in fighting. *) Developing nations seek more money at key UN biodiversity talks Dozens of countries led by Brazil have demanded financial subsidies of at least 100 billion dollars a year until 2030 to protect ecosystems. UN spokesperson David Ainsworth said that biodiversity talks in Montreal deteriorated when negotiators started discussing the global biodiversity fund proposal. Financial flows from the Global North to South for biodiversity are currently estimated at around 10 billion dollars annually. And finally… *) France end Morocco's World Cup journey with 2-0 win in semi-final France have set up a World Cup final against Argentina after beating Morocco 2-0 in the semifinals. Theo Hernandez scored early in just five minutes to hook in the first goal Morocco conceded to an opposition player in the tournament. In the 79th minute, a dribble by Kylian Mbappe set up Kolo Muani to tuck in the decisive goal less than a minute after coming on the field. Despite the victory, the game still proved a close-fought match as Morocco overcame injury blows and showed no deference to France's reputation.

In this episode I speak with Akjemal Magtymova. Akjemal recounts her story growing up in the Soviet Socialist Republic of Turkmenistan, her early career as a young medical doctor practicing right as the USSR collapsed and the health system failed. She speaks about her journey into the international health sector (first with UNFPA and then WHO), that led her to postings in Laos, DPR Korea, India, Yemen, Syria and others. She shares lessons learned from her experience in health diplomacy in the field. I'm especially fascinated by how Akjemal's values shaped her life trajectory, and by her reflections post covid on the values she feels we need today.Instagram: @at.the.coalfaceConnect with Akjemal Magtymova on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/akjemal-magtymova-67457236.Please subscribe to At the Coalface wherever you get your podcasts to receive a new episode every two weeks: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google PodcastsSupport the show

We're back from our trip to the San Juan Islands, which can comfortably be said to be one of the most beautiful places on the planet.  It's full of natural beauty and interesting creatures, so on the way over to geographical bliss, you'll stand on the windswept deck of the Anacortes ferry, viewing and smelling glorious the forested stretches of Sitka spruce, western red cedar and shore pines which blanket the shoreline of the Salish Sea and the Olympic Peninsula.  You'll be amazed by the local residents – things like seals, Bald Eagles, migrating salmon, Orcas, and Akhal-Teke horses.  Wait.  What?  The beautifully exotic horse from Turkmenistan?  Yep, they were there too.  The ever-gracious Amrita Ibold set up an amazing visit, which not only included a visit to the so-friendly-they-could-be-dogs Akhal-Teke horses themselves (favorites from our last visit), but also a truly exotic interview with Gul Muhammet and his friend, representatives and leaders from the Turkmenian community in Seattle.  To top it off, there were authentic costumes and tack for our cameras to capture, and a beach and forest ride featuring the amazing equines.  As an experience, it will be hard to top this one in the BYGF universe.Turkmenistan is not too far from Ukraine, another place we hear a lot about these days.  As you listen to today's podcast, we hope you might think about the people who can appreciate the current impact of all of those things we hear on the news, and write in history books.  Keeping the “Culture” part of agri-Culture is what it's all about.  It's the “living” part of our living history.Links:http://www.akhalteke.cc/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salish_Seahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkmenistanhttps://www.britannica.com/place/Turkmenistan/Turkmen-tribes-and-Russian-invasion Support the show

Robtel Neajai Pailey's Development, (Dual) Citizenship, and Its Discontents in Africa is a "must-read for researchers and policymakers working in the fields of migration, citizenship, diasporas, and development." This week's bonus review from The Monkey Cage is by Fulya Felicity Turkmen, our former podcast research assistant! The review is read by Ami Tamakloe.  Books, Links, & ArticlesDevelopment, (Dual) Citizenship and Its Discontents in Africa: The Political Economy of Belonging to Liberia by Robtel Neajai Pailey"Can You Be a Citizen of More Than One Country? Here's What to Learn from Liberia." by Fulya Felicity Turkmen

This episode explores the “Lenin of the Caucasus” – Stepan Shahumyan. Originally from the Georgian capital Tbilisi, Shahumyan would forge his revolutionary legacy in Baku, as the leader of the Baku Commune during the Russian Revolution and Civil War. However, the story of Shahumyan is not only the story of the Baku Commune. He also played an instrumental role in developing the Bolshevik (and later Soviet) policy on nationalities. Executed by the British-aligned Socialist Revolutionaries in the Turkmen desert, Shahumyan continues to live on in the monuments and memories of Armenia today. The series is hosted by historian Pietro A. Shakarian and produced by Sona Nersesyan.

The sun is shining, the weather is nice and EVERYBODY is talking about Saparmurat Niyazov, the Soviet-style dictator who ruled Turkmenistan from 1985 until his death in 2006.During Niyazov's reign, he ruined the economy, renamed the days of the week after his family members, banned dogs and cigarettes, and generally made life miserable for his subjects. He also tried to build an ice palace in the sweltering desert. This week, Chris, James and Michael take a walk through the streets of old Ashgabat to learn about the self-proclaimed Great Leader of all Turkmen.PLUS: during the intro, we take an unforgettable trip to The James Zone.Thank you to Present Day Gifts for their assistance. If you're looking for a magnificent gift basket for any occasion, look no further than Present Day Gifts.Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats.Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram. And rate and review us wherever possible!Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sun is shining, the weather is nice and EVERYBODY is talking about Saparmurat Niyazov, the Soviet-style dictator who ruled Turkmenistan from 1985 until his death in 2006. During Niyazov’s reign, he ruined the economy, renamed the days of the week after his family members, banned dogs and cigarettes, and generally made life miserable for his subjects. He also tried to build an ice palace in the sweltering desert. This week, Chris, James and Michael take a walk through the streets of old Ashgabat to learn about the self-proclaimed Great Leader of all Turkmen. PLUS: during the intro, we take an unforgettable trip to The James Zone. Thank you to Present Day Gifts for their assistance. If you’re looking for a magnificent gift basket for any occasion, look no further than Present Day Gifts. Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram. And rate and review us wherever possible! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network