Abstract
Although new media laws in Turkmenistan present the illusion of democratic change, Turkmen media policy continues to rely on propaganda and repression. The overhaul of media law actually stifles democratization, especially by providing new tools to control the Internet.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 32-45 |
Journal | Problems of Post-Communism |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Research Keywords
- media law
- Central Asian studies
- Turkmenistan