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Since its independence from the Soviet Union, Turkmenistan has struggled to balance the demands of modernity and globalization with a strong cultural identity and a traditional society that traces its roots back thousands of years. What does the history of the Turkmen augur for the future? What lessons can be drawn for other traditional societies struggling with 21st century governance? Dr. Steven Sabol, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, editor-in-chief of the journal Nationalities, and author of the forthcoming work "Turkmenistan: The Uncertain State," will address these issues.