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Bolor Lkhaajav

Bolor Lkhaajav

Bolor Lkhaajav is a researcher specializing in Mongolia, China, Russia, Japan, East Asia, and the Americas. She holds an M.A. in Asia-Pacific Studies from the University of San Francisco.

Bolor Lkhaajav received an M.A. in Asia-Pacific Studies from the University of San Francisco. She is a researcher specializing in Mongolia, China, Russia, Japan, East Asia, and the Americas. Her research work has appeared in a range of publications in multiple languages. Bolor is currently writing a book and is a regular commentator on Mongolian foreign policy and politics. She is also a host at the 77 Nation Podcast based in Washington, DC.
Posts by Bolor Lkhaajav
November 13, 2024

Marco Polo and the Mongol Empire’s Strategic Diplomacy

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Marco Polo, while the most famous today, was just one of many emissaries bridging Medieval Europe and the Mongol Empire.

November 04, 2024

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Receives Supreme Decoration From Mongolia

By Bolor Lkhaajav
The decision was as much about honoring Ban as sending a message about Mongolia's commitment to the United Nations and its contribution to global goals.
October 31, 2024

The Mongolia-US Strategic Partnership Under the Biden Administration

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Throughout history, changes in U.S. administrations have shaped Mongolia-U.S. bilateral relations and economic activities. How had Biden's term impacted the relationship?

October 21, 2024

Mongolia Encourages Trilateral Projects With China, Russia at SCO Summit

By Bolor Lkhaajav
The first trilateral summit between the countries’ prime ministers aimed to tackle government-to-government issues and find ways to enhance cooperation

October 15, 2024

Mongolia and China Celebrate 75 Years of Partnership 

By Bolor Lkhaajav
2024 also marks milestone anniversaries for the foundational treaty between China and Mongolia, as well as their comprehensive strategic partnership.

September 30, 2024

Growing Bilateral Relations Between Mongolia and Turkey

By Bolor Lkhaajav
The two states have thousands of years of historical exchanges, but modern-day relations only really began to flourish in the post-Cold War era.
September 18, 2024

The Worrying Nuclearization of Northeast Asia

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Despite tensions, the region has been free of state conflict for decades, but a realignment of the security architecture puts that hard-won peace at risk.

September 09, 2024

In Welcoming Putin, Mongolia Prioritizes National Interest Over Russia’s War With Ukraine

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia believed that hosting the Russian leader was in line with its national interests – including the need to address Mongolia’s growing demand for energy.

August 26, 2024

Mongolia Hosts the First World Women’s Forum

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Following the 2023 female foreign ministers' meeting, Mongolia’s feminist foreign policy took another leap.

August 09, 2024

Australia’s Ambassador to Mongolia on Cooperation in Mining, Civil Society, Defense, and More

By Bolor Lkhaajav
In an “increasingly uncertain region,” Amb. Katie Smith sees Australia-Mongolia relations “as going from strength to strength.” 

August 03, 2024

Mongolia, US Launch Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue

By Bolor Lkhaajav
The two countries tightened relations with back-to-back foreign minister visits.
July 24, 2024

The Mongolia-NATO Partnership 

By Bolor Lkhaajav
For almost two decades, Mongolia has pursued cooperation with NATO, with a particular focus on capacity building and training.

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