Turkmenistan
A gas-rich, highly closed state with a dominant presidency and tight restrictions on media and political activity.
Presidential republic (authoritarian)Asia
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What is the political profile of Turkmenistan?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Autocratic
97% toward Autocratic
Leans very strongly toward Security
96% toward Security
Leans very strongly toward Unitary
95% toward Unitary
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Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Turkmenistan, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
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