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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.
September 13, 2021
South Korea Becomes Mongolia’s 6th Strategic Partner
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia’s strategic partnership with South Korea once again shows its foreign policy strength.
September 11, 2021
The Mongolian Armed Force’s Contribution to Afghanistan
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia has supported both international and bilateral efforts to stabilize and develop Afghanistan.
May 06, 2021
How Mongolia Made the Most of Vaccine Diplomacy
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia has received vaccines not only from neighbors China and Russia, but from India and COVAX as well.
January 27, 2021
With New PM, a New Generation Taking Charge in Mongolia
By Julian Dierkes and Bolor Lkhaajav
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene represents a new type of Mongolian leader: a younger, Western-educated professional with a strong policy focus.
January 22, 2021
Mongolia’s Prime Minister Offers Shock Resignation Amid Protests
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Instability roils Mongolia’s political apparatus in the midst of a global pandemic.
December 03, 2020
How Changing US Administrations Shape Mongolia-US Relations
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The U.S. approach to Mongolia has historically been heavily shaped by different administrations.
September 18, 2020
Mongolia’s E-Governance Quest
By Bolor Lkhaajav
In the last decade, Mongolia showed progress in e-governance, but there’s more yet to do.
July 02, 2020
Mongolia Securing an Energy Alliance with Russia and China
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The Power of Siberia 2 project involves Russia, Mongolia, and China.
March 28, 2020
Mongolia’s Small-Country Strategy for Containing COVID-19
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia’s small population might be an asset in fighting the new pandemic.
August 05, 2019
US Becomes Mongolia’s 5th Strategic Partner
By Bolor Lkhaajav
During a state visit, Mongolia's president emphasized increased cooperation with the United States.
November 17, 2018
US-Mongolia ‘Third Neighbor Trade Act’ On The Way
By Bolor Lkhaajav
If passed, the act has great potential to expand economic relations between the U.S. and Mongolia.
December 27, 2017
Mongolia’s Modernizing Military
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia's military has an expanding role at home and abroad.
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