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Russian Foreign Minister Visits Mongolia in Drive for Support
By Associated Press
Ukraine and Russia's rejection of Western criticism were major themes of Lavrov's public comments.
Mongolia’s Military Diplomacy Highlights Female Peacekeepers
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia hosted a conference dedicated to the role of women in peacekeeping operations.
New Constitutional Amendments in Mongolia: Real Reform or Political Opportunism?
By Munkhnaran Bayarlkhagva
There are serious issue with Mongolia's political system. Will the current proposals for constitutional amendment address those problems?
Mongolia Hosts 7th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security
By Bolor Lkhaajav
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Mongolia's pre-eminent foreign policy mechanism is back in action.
Mongolia’s ‘1 Billion Tree’ Movement
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The policy was launched to much fanfare, but can the participants follow through on their commitments?
Can Digital Governance Strengthen Mongolia’s Democratic Institutions?
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia sees e-government as essential to eliminating red tape and fighting corruption. How are its efforts faring thus far?
A New Russian Gas Pipeline Is a Bad Idea for Mongolia
By Munkhnaran Bayarlkhagva
The Soyuz-Vostok pipeline, part of the larger Power of Siberia 2 project, will make Mongolia even more vulnerable to pressure from its autocratic neighbors.
Dilemma of the Sacred Lands: Preserving Mongolia’s Ovoos
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Amid Mongolia's mining boom, cultural sites such as ovoos (cairns) need special protection.
Mongolia Highlights ‘New Recovery Policy’ at Economic Forum
By Bolor Lkhaajav
One of the major takeaways was the partial privatization of some state-owned enterprises in a bid to attract foreign investment.
Youth Protest Stretches Into Day 2 in Mongolia
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The voice of the youth and their peaceful protests have historical resonance for Mongolia’s democracy.
The Hurdles Facing Mongolia’s Overseas Voters
By Anoushka Chandarana, Anthony Coompson, Jemimah Ogundele, and Narayanan (Hari) GL
Mongolia does not make it easy for expats to cast their ballots in key elections.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Is Changing Northeast Asia’s Geopolitics
By Bolor Lkhaajav
For China, Mongolia, and Japan, the fallout from the invasion is just starting to be felt. The long-term consequences are not yet clear.
How Is Mongolia Responding to the Russia-Ukraine War?
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia is carefully supporting a peaceful dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, while focusing on protection of civilians.
Mongolia and Japan Celebrate 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations
By Bolor Lkhaajav and Bolorerdene Bazarsuren
Since 1972, the relationship has grown from economic assistance to include educational exchanges and security cooperation.
China, Mongolia Finalize Major Railroad Crossing Points
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia has been pushing for progress on the Gashuunsukhait-Gantsmod railway in particular for years.
Interview With Dashdavaa Zandraa, Mongolia’s Anti-Corruption Chief
By Bolor Lkhaajav
“Fighting corruption is more about eliminating the conditions that create corruption than about corrupt officials,” says the director-general of Mongolia’s Independent Authority Against Corruption.
Mongolia Now Has a Record Number of Women Ambassadors
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The achievement is part of a long trek toward gender equality in Mongolia's foreign policy.
Mongolia’s Female Peacekeepers: A Case Study for Gender Parity
By Bolor Lkhaajav and Bolor Ganbold
The U.N. has set a goal of full gender parity in peacekeeping operations. The experience of Mongolian women shows both the progress made and the serious challenges that remain.
The Fall of the Soviet Union: Mongolia’s Path to Democratic Revolution
By Bolor Lkhaajav and Antoine Maire
The singularity of the Mongolian revolutionary process deserves to be underlined.
How Mongolia Turned the Tides of the Pandemic
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia's strong vaccination and booster rates helped it overcome a spike in cases. Now the country is looking ahead to a post-pandemic recovery.
Mongolia-Russia Diplomatic Relations at 100
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The past, present, and future of a close and complex relationship.
What COP26’s Shift Away From Coal Means for Mongolia
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Coal-based economies like Mongolia will need a rewiring of climate finance to make a transition to clean energy possible.
Mongolia Celebrates 60 Years in the United Nations
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia’s engagement with the U.N. is a microcosm of its foreign policy post-independence.
What’s Wrong With Mongolia’s Naadam Festival?
By Munkhnaran Bayarlkhagva
Both as a reflection of Mongolia’s historical narrative and as a celebration of its cultural identity, the festival badly needs reform.