Navigating Turkmenistan’s Unique Media Landscape: A Parallel Reality

Turkmenistan is⁢ taking significant​ steps to prevent‍ the ⁢infiltration of external information. The‌ country exercises⁢ almost complete control over ‍the internet to keep its citizens isolated from the⁣ outside world. Despite ​the effectiveness of the Turkmen firewall,‍ the regime is ⁢constantly enhancing measures to prevent outside information from entering the country. ‌The president, Serdar Berdymukhamedov, recently announced plans ⁣to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity. The media landscape in​ Turkmenistan is heavily controlled, with ‌all‌ media outlets being⁢ state-owned. The country has its own local messenger and a⁤ YouTube alternative, both under government control. The state-controlled news contains no critical ‌articles ‌or negative information, providing a feeling of stability and‍ tranquility to its ‌readers.