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Mongolia
This Week in Asia: August 4, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
How Mongolia’s Traditional Naadam Festival Is Becoming More International
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Naadam's international status is a function of both the growing Mongolian diaspora and government efforts to attract foreign tourists.
Can Recent Constitutional Reforms Augment Women’s Role in Mongolia’s Democracy?
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Alongside Mongolia's overhaul of its electoral system, the country is also bringing back quotas for female candidates, part of a broader effort to promote gender equality.
Mongolia Signs Agreement with SpaceX to Utilize Starlink
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia continues its digitalization push by bringing Starlink on board to provide satellite internet service to “people in remote locations... in every corner of our vast country.”
This Week in Asia: July 7, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Mongolia Aims for ‘New Heights’ in Relations With China
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
The Mongolian prime minister’s six-day trip to China highlights the increasingly close relationship between China and Mongolia.
Mongolian Prime Minister’s Visit to China Envisages Deeper Economic Ties
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Both China and Mongolia are keen to expand their economic ties, and state-owned enterprises will play a key role in that.
Mongolia Leans in to Feminist Foreign Policy
By Leonie Stamm
Last week, Mongolia hosted a “Female Foreign Ministers’ Meeting,” bringing together several countries discussing feminist foreign policy.
Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar Dialogue Emphasizes the Significance of Cooperation in Northeast Asia
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The country's government wants to see the annual dialogue become the region’s most prominent confidence-building mechanism.
What’s in Mongolia’s New Anti-Corruption Strategy?
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The proposed strategy aims to address a perennial issue through increased whistleblower protections, transparency measures, and international cooperation.
This Week in Asia: June 2, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Mongolia’s Constitutional Reform Enlarges Parliament, Advances a Mixed Electoral System
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia's third round of constitutional reforms in four years added 50 seats to the State Great Khural, 38 percent of which will be chosen by proportional representation.