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Why Did North Korea’s Deputy Foreign Minister Visit Ulaanbaatar?

Why Did North Korea’s Deputy Foreign Minister Visit Ulaanbaatar?

By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
The first visit to Mongolia by a North Korean official in five years is part of a broader diplomatic gambit from Pyongyang.

Mongolia: Moving Beyond Financial Incentives to Meet Energy Efficiency Goals

Mongolia: Moving Beyond Financial Incentives to Meet Energy Efficiency Goals

By Rachel Thibeault, Tajwar Arnab, Clarence Lau, and Tong Zhang
Non-financial incentives could prove useful for increasing energy efficiency in developing countries with tight budgets. Mongolia is a prime example.
With Starlink and Satellite Launches, Mongolia’s Digital Transformation Reaches a Milestone

With Starlink and Satellite Launches, Mongolia’s Digital Transformation Reaches a Milestone

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia’s activities with SpaceX and Thales Alenia Space demonstrate both Ulaanbaatar’s development strategy and its third-neighbor foreign policy.

Can Mongolia Boost Women’s Representation in Its 2024 General Election?

Can Mongolia Boost Women’s Representation in Its 2024 General Election?

By Bolor Lkhaajav
This election will be the first test of a constitutional reform that expanded the parliament, with an eye toward increasing representation for women and disadvantaged groups.

Germany Becomes First EU Country to Forge Strategic Partnership With Mongolia

Germany Becomes First EU Country to Forge Strategic Partnership With Mongolia

By Bolor Lkhaajav
The new strategic partnership is carrying Germany-Mongolia relations beyond the traditional framework of cooperation into mutual support on the international stage.

Mongolia Commits to Fighting Corruption With International Help

Mongolia Commits to Fighting Corruption With International Help

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Corruption has been a perennial issue for Mongolia, but public outrage has sparked a new anti-corruption strategy from the government.

Nomin Chinbat on Mongolia and the World Economic Forum

Nomin Chinbat on Mongolia and the World Economic Forum

By Bolor Lkhaajav
In an interview with The Diplomat, Mongolia’s culture minister underscores the intersection of the economy and culture.
Challenges in Mongolia’s Upcoming Election 

Challenges in Mongolia’s Upcoming Election 

By Bolor Lkhaajav and Enkhbaigali Byambasuren
June 2024 will see the first elections since constitutional changes reconfigured Mongolia’s legislature and electoral system.

Mongolian Policymakers Must Prioritize the Energy Sector in 2024

Mongolian Policymakers Must Prioritize the Energy Sector in 2024

By Bolor Lkhaajav
A cohesive strategy aimed at improving the country’s energy sector has become a dire necessity. 

How Mongolia’s Third Neighbor Policy Can Bolster Its Tourism Sector

How Mongolia’s Third Neighbor Policy Can Bolster Its Tourism Sector

By Bolor Lkhaajav
From boosting air links to promoting Mongolian culture abroad, Mongolia's government is making an all-out push to attract tourists in 2024.

Urbanization, Innovation, and Solutions in Mongolia’s Capital City 

Urbanization, Innovation, and Solutions in Mongolia’s Capital City 

By Katie Schulder-Battis
As Ulaanbaatar’s population swells, nonprofits are mobilizing to create sustainable solutions to infrastructural issues that pose safety risks and health hazards. 
Will Xi Jinping Visit Mongolia in 2024?

Will Xi Jinping Visit Mongolia in 2024?

By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
Many factors both inside and outside Mongolia may affect the Chinese leader’s rumored visit to Ulaanbaatar next year.

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