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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.
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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.
June 19, 2017
Ahead of Presidential Election, Mongolia Corruption Scandal Has a New Twist
By Bolor Lkhaajav
A Facebook live video from a whistleblower resurrects a previous bribery scandal.
May 26, 2017
Previewing Mongolia’s Presidential Election
By Bolor Lkhaajav
In one month, Mongolians head to the polls. Here's what you need to know about the presidential race.
April 14, 2017
Mongolia’s Democracy Under Stress
By Bolor Lkhaajav
A wave of protests (and lack of any government response) is challenging Mongolia's political system.
March 10, 2017
Far East Affairs: Mongolia and Japan
By Bolor Lkhaajav
On February 24, 2017, Mongolia and Japan celebrated 45 years of diplomatic relations.
February 02, 2017
30 Years of US-Mongolia Relations
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Over the past 30 years, Mongolia and the US have expanded ties from the cultural to the military spheres.
December 30, 2016
China Needs to Get Over the Dalai Lama’s Visit to Mongolia
By Bolor Lkhaajav
It's Mongolia's right to invite a religious leader to visit. China is exaggerating the political significance.
September 29, 2016
Mongolia’s Small Country Diplomacy and North Korea
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Can Mongolia solve one of the most vexing security issues in the Asia-Pacific?