# Turkmenistan on The No Agenda Show Turkmenistan comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2009 to January 2018. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** December 2009 – January 2018 - **Related topics:** [Pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [Tapi Pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tapi-pipeline.md), [Afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [India](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [Azerbaijan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azerbaijan.md), [Balochistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/balochistan.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Electricity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electricity.md), [G20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20.md), [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### NATO Bases, Geopolitical Surroundment of Iran - **Episode:** [996: Rats on a Plane](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-05 - **Time:** 2:29:49–2:32:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/996-rats-on-a-plane/chapter/nato-bases-geopolitical-surroundment-of-iran.md A map of NATO bases reveals that Iran is geographically surrounded by U.S. and allied military installations, particularly in Afghanistan and Turkey. The discussion notes the strategic importance of protecting oil and poppy fields in the region while maintaining pressure on the Iranian borders. Keywords: [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [azerbaijan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azerbaijan.md), [turkmenistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkmenistan.md), [oil fields](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-fields.md) ### Baluchistan Independence Movement, TAPI Pipeline, Pakistan Disappearances - **Episode:** [445: Insider Attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-20 - **Time:** 10:31–12:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/445-insider-attacks/chapter/baluchistan-independence-movement-tapi-pipeline-pakistan-disappearances.md Reports indicate that the Pakistan Army has caused 15,000 people to disappear in the Baluchistan region during a struggle for independence. Nationalist leaders claim that U.S. resources intended for combating Al-Qaeda are being diverted to suppress the Baluch people. The conflict is linked to the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline, which runs through the disputed territory. Keywords: baluchistan, [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [tapi pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tapi-pipeline.md), [turkmenistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkmenistan.md), [afghanistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/afghanistan.md), [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md) ### India Power Outage, TAPI Pipeline, Grid Testing - **Episode:** [431: Excited Delerium](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/431-excited-delerium.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-02 - **Time:** 30:45–34:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/431-excited-delerium/chapter/india-power-outage-tapi-pipeline-grid-testing.md A massive power outage in India affected 600 million people, leading to speculation about the cause. While officials deny that overdrawing the grid was the reason, the event coincided with a roadshow for the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline. Some suggest the blackout served as a "test" or a way to pressure regional cooperation on energy infrastructure. Keywords: [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [power outage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/power-outage.md), [electricity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electricity.md), [tapi pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tapi-pipeline.md), [turkmenistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkmenistan.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md) ### Obama at the G20 and the TAPI Pipeline - **Episode:** [411: Seal Team 666](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/411-seal-team-666.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-24 - **Time:** 2:21:14–2:23:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/411-seal-team-666/chapter/obama-at-the-g20-and-the-tapi-pipeline.md At the G20 summit in Chicago, President Obama reportedly snubbed the President of Pakistan over drone strike tensions. Meanwhile, Turkmenistan signed a deal for the TAPI pipeline to run through Afghanistan to India and Pakistan. The hosts note that drone strikes in Waziristan continued immediately following the diplomatic friction. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), [waziristan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waziristan.md), [tapi pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tapi-pipeline.md), [turkmenistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkmenistan.md), [g20](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g20.md) ### TAPI vs. IPI, The New Silk Road - **Episode:** [386: Balochistan Baloney](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/386-balochistan-baloney.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-26 - **Time:** 1:18:52–1:24:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/386-balochistan-baloney/chapter/tapi-vs-ipi-the-new-silk-road.md The geopolitical struggle between the TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) and IPI (Iran-Pakistan-India) pipelines is detailed. The hosts explain that the U.S. supports the TAPI project, dubbed the "New Silk Road," to bypass Iran and Russia. Key locations like Balochistan and the Chinese-built port of Gwadar are identified as critical flashpoints in this "pipeline war." Keywords: [tapi pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tapi-pipeline.md), ipi pipeline, [turkmenistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turkmenistan.md), [balochistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/balochistan.md), gwadar, yusuf maimon ### Ambassador Sussman and Pakistan Long-Term Presence - **Episode:** [153: 350 Protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/153-350-protests.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-02 - **Time:** 16:40–18:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/153-350-protests/chapter/ambassador-sussman-and-pakistan-long-term-presence.md U.S. Ambassador to London Louis Sussman stated on BBC Breakfast that the United States is in Pakistan for the long term to ensure government stability and defeat the Taliban. Despite the interviewer's attempt to correct him to "Afghanistan," Sussman doubled down on Pakistan. The hosts speculate this presence is actually about securing the Turkmenistan pipeline and regional nuclear assets. Keywords: louis sussman, [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md), bbc breakfast, [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), turkmenistan pipeline --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)