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Mongolia’s Central Asia Connection: Kazakhstan
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia looks to use its upgraded relationship with Kazakhstan to forge closer ties with Central Asia writ large.
Concern in Mongolia After Police Raid on Independent News Outlet
By Uranbileg Tumurkhuyag
Eight employees for Noorog Creative Studio were detained, allegedly without due process, on murky and shifting charges.
An Unlikely Democracy: The Legacy of Mongolia’s 1990 Revolution
By John J. Chin
The resilience and continued survival of Mongolian democracy is a testament that democracy can endure in hard places.
UNICEF and Children’s Wellness and Protection in Mongolia
By Bolor Lkhaajav
UNICEF’s representative to Mongolia, Evariste Kouassi-Komlan, discusses the agency's projects in the country and the challenges facing the country's children and youth.
The Mongol Archive: Medieval Links Between France and Mongolia
By Mark Cruse
The medieval Mongol archive, dating from the 13th century, had a profound influence on French maps and exploration.
Why Did Mongolia’s Foreign Minister Visit Japan?
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
Battsetseg Batmunkh’s visit paves the way for an even bigger event to come: Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s visit to Mongolia this summer.
Expanding Mongolia’s Partnership With Japan and South Korea
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Given the current state of international affairs, it’s time to move beyond bilateral ties to explore a trilateral partnership between Ulaanbaatar, Tokyo, and Seoul.
Silenced Voices, Shifting Power: Mongolian Civil Society, Geopolitics, and the USAID Funding Freeze
By Handaa Enkh-Amgalan
What does the aid freeze mean on a practical level? More broadly, what does it mean for the geopolitical balance Mongolia maintains?
Mongolian Public Raises Outcry Over Air Pollution and Public Health Concerns
By Enkhuun Byambadorj and Bolor Lkhaajav
The government's response to date, however, has only confirmed perceptions that it isn't serious about tackling the issue.
How the Curtailing of US Aid Impacts Mongolia’s Development
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Since Mongolia’s democratization in the 1990s, USAID has been a major supporter of the country's development. With USAID's future in doubt, Ulaanbaatar is watching closely.
What to Watch as Mongolia’s Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Visits China
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
His discussions with Chinese leaders will focus on issues such as a long-desired cross-border railway and the coal trade, with domestic politics lurking in the background.
Mongolia Signs Uranium Deal With French Nuclear Giant
By Bolor Lkhaajav
An investment agreement worth $1.6 billion will see France’s Orano Group and Mongolia’s MonAtom Group jointly develop the Zuuvch-Ovoo uranium mine.
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