Peter Broomfield

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Scheming to one day establish his own fiefdom and cult of personality, Peter set off for Central Asia in the 1990s to study the art of post-Soviet propaganda, bureaucracy and self-imposed rule. His hobbies include buzkashi, strumming the dombra and camel cheese. His best-selling novel Mutton for Your Soul: A Spiritual Guide For the Steppes was followed by Careen, Dodge and Swerve: A Driver's Handbook to Central Asia and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Warlords. He has enjoyed several visits to his favourite 'Stan, Turkmenistan, where he rides Akhal-Tekke horses and enjoys caviar by the bowl.

 
 
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    Turkmenistan

    Article by Peter Broomfield, January 2007

    Turkmenistan makes the neighbouring 'Stans seem straight. Where else in the world can you celebrate Melon Day? You'd be hard pressed to find another 'Stan so downright bizarre. Read the full article ›

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