Chapter
Turkmenistan's Dictator Niyazov and His Quirky Decrees
33:45 - 36:56 (03:10)
A discussion about Turkmenistan's dictator Niyazov, his brutal actions, and some of his quirky decrees, such as banning smoking and ballet, and introducing new civil rights while suppressing all opposition.
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This podcast talks about the dictator strategy of Turkmenbashi who tortured and imprisoned people but avoided mass murder, making it difficult for the US government to show any aggression towards him or his regime.
33:45 - 35:06 (01:21)
Summary
This podcast talks about the dictator strategy of Turkmenbashi who tortured and imprisoned people but avoided mass murder, making it difficult for the US government to show any aggression towards him or his regime.
ChapterTurkmenistan's Dictator Niyazov and His Quirky Decrees
EpisodePart One: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The episode discusses the rise to power and reign of Turkmenistan's former dictator, Saparmurat Niyazov, including his controversial decisions and policies.
35:06 - 35:41 (00:35)
Summary
The episode discusses the rise to power and reign of Turkmenistan's former dictator, Saparmurat Niyazov, including his controversial decisions and policies.
ChapterTurkmenistan's Dictator Niyazov and His Quirky Decrees
EpisodePart One: Turkmenbashi: The Dictator Who Declared Himself Jesus
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The elections in Turkmenistan were deemed unworthy of observation and their president was unanimously declared as president for life.
35:41 - 36:56 (01:14)
Summary
The elections in Turkmenistan were deemed unworthy of observation and their president was unanimously declared as president for life. The newly declared president then introduced new civil rights which included banning private internet licenses and ballet and opera performances.