Importance of Turkmenistan in the Central Asian Region: A Geo-Strategic Analysis

Abstract

The main objective of the research paper is to analyse Turkmenistan’s geographical position to play a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of power politics, regional stability, and economic development. Turkmenistan, one of the five Central Asian Republic, occupies an important position within the region because of its strategic location, ample energy resources, and neutral foreign policy. This is descriptive and analytical research. Data is collected through secondary source i.e. journals and Books. The study has examined how Geo-strategic location and wealth of natural resources of Turkmenistan has importance for the security, regional cooperation and stability of Central Asian region.Turkmenistan is home to the world’s fourth-biggest reserves of herbal gasoline, which has positioned it at the center of power politics, in particular in relation to Europe, China, and Russia. The study concludes that Turkmenistan is strengthening its ties with the USA, China and Russia to achieve economic development and stability in the region.