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              July 2023

Welcome to Caspian Voices, Crude Accountability's monthly newsletter for scholars, policy-makers, and civil society members.


In this edition, we explore the concerning echoes of historical colonial practices in Central Asia's Middle Corridor project, highlighting the risk of neglecting local communities and the environment. We also shed light on Turkmenistan's hidden history of dissent through the project "Turkmen Notebooks," providing insights into the intellectual opposition and the country's current situation. Additionally, we feature a webinar by the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and Halt the Harm Network, discussing the battle against the Mountain Valley Pipeline and its impacts on water systems. 


Join us in uncovering narratives, promoting transparency, and advocating for environmental justice in the Caspian and Black Sea regions, and beyond.

Alatau Mountains, Kazakhstan. AdobeStock

The Middle Corridor: Profit Over People in Central Asia

In our latest blog post, we explore the alarming echoes of historical colonial practices in Central Asia's Middle Corridor project.


By prioritizing profit over people, this Western-driven investment initiative risks neglecting local communities and the environment.


Examining examples of environmental negligence, we highlight the need to consider the potential impacts on the region's environment and climate commitments.


Read the blog here to gain insights into the Middle Corridor's design and the growing concerns surrounding its implementation.

Unveiling the Hidden: Exploring Turkmen Dissent

Turkmenistan has long experienced limited visibility of dissent, primarily due to strict isolation and the suppression of opposition within its borders.


However, a new project, "Turkmen Notebooks: History of Turkmen Dissent," aims to shed light on this untold history. The project seeks to unearth the publications of Turkmen dissidents, including underground samizdat and emigrant publications, providing valuable insights into the intellectual opposition to the existing power structures.


With the support of Crude Accountability, this initiative provides a platform for interviews, memoirs, analytical studies, and discussions on Turkmenistan's current situation and the protest movement. It offers a unique opportunity to engage in preserving the hidden history of Turkmen dissent. 


To learn more and be a part of this vital endeavor, check out the site here and Join us in uncovering the stories that have shaped Turkmenistan's dissenting narrative.

Webinar Recap: The Fight to Stop the Mountain Valley Pipeline

Joined by the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, our colleagues at Halt the Harm Network have hosted a webinar discussing the ongoing battle against the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) in West Virginia.


The webinar covered several key topics including the pipeline's impacts on water systems in West Virginia. 


To learn more about WV Rivers' fight to stop MVP, watch this insightful webinar.

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