Politics of Turkmenistan

In Turkmenistan, the type of government is a Unitary presidential republic. In Turkmenistan, the legislative power is vested in a Assembly. The head of the government is Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Turkmenistan lasts until 2 January 2014. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The term of office of the head of state in Turkmenistan lasts until 01/02/2014. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Turkmenistan is 2.135. In 2013, Turkmenistan received 38 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 38.6 USD.

Government

In Turkmenistan, the head of the government is Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. The government system of Turkmenistan is a Unitary presidential republic. In Turkmenistan, the legislative power is vested in a Assembly; this is a Unicameral legislative body, and therefore a Unicameral Assembly. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Turkmenistan is -0.86. This indicates that the government of Turkmenistan is ineffective. Public and civil services are severely handicapped, leading to potential for social and political upheaval.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Turkmenistan is a member of.

Turkmenistan is a member of the United Nations (UN). Turkmenistan is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Turkmenistan became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Turkmenistan is part of, click on Turkmenistan membership in international unions.

Freedom in Turkmenistan

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Turkmenistan is 3. Citizens in Turkmenistan experience little to no civil liberties and political rights. Citizens are not free to express themselves and do not enjoy political freedom or a representative government. Countries with this political situation are dangerous for investment, as an authoritarian government may have outsize control over economic matters. To read more about freedom level in Turkmenistan click on Freedom in Turkmenistan.