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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.
Mongolia at Davos 2025: AI and Emerging Industries
By Bolor Lkhaajav
At the 2025 World Economic Forum, Mongolia’s delegation pursued opportunities to attract investment in all things AI.
Fostering Stronger Business Ties Between Mongolia and the United States
By Bolor Lkhaajav, Egiimaa Tsolmonbaatar, and Adiya Oyungerel
Despite other positive trends, during the Biden administration, there was no substantial increase in U.S. businesses entering Mongolia.
Mongolia’s Political Double Speak on Combating Air Pollution
By Bolor Lkhaajav
For decades, policymakers have promised the same solutions, but implementation remains far behind the rhetoric.
World’s Coldest Capital Endures Electricity Interruptions as Mongolia Tackles Energy Insecurity
By Telmen Altanshagai
Power disruptions in Ulaanbaatar add more urgency to the government’s existing focus on energy reforms.
‘No One Left Behind’: UNDP Representative Matilda Dimovska on Mongolia’s Development Journey
By Bolor Lkhaajav
“Among the most significant contributions of UNDP are the development of the key pillars of a market economy, but also of democracy and accountability.”
With Prime Minister’s Visit, Mongolia Boosts Third Neighbor Ties With the Middle East
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai paid a working visit to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.