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How to Fix Mongolia’s Mining Industry
By Bolormaa Purevjav
Stakeholders’ engagement is key in ensuring mining benefits Mongolian communities and society.
Explaining Democratic Mongolia’s Strong Ties With Russia and China
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia has no alternative but to keep healthy relations with its neighbors, but that fact does not negate Ulaanbaatar's commitment to democracy or its “third neighbor” policy.
Land Grabs and the Cost of Mining in Mongolia
By Elena Gordillo
Considerations about local people’s well-being should be at the forefront of all ongoing and new mining project developments.
Why Investing in Water Storage Matters in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert
By Bolormaa Purevjav
The country's livestock and mining sectors depend on water. What can Ulaanbaatar do to ensure both have the access they need for decades to come?
Implications of Dalai Lama Identifying New Head of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
His move, which adds a twist to the Tibetan power struggle with China, will have to be endorsed by the Mongolian clergy for broader acceptance.
China’s Grip on Mongolia’s Quest for Spiritual Leadership
By Amar Adiya
The search for the next Jebtsundamba Khutuktu is being complicated by Beijing’s desire to assert control over Tibetan Buddhism – even outside China’s borders.
The War in Ukraine Could Formally End in Mongolia
By Tuvshinzaya Gantulga
Mongolia is in a unique position to facilitate talks between Ukraine and Russia.
What Does Xi Jinping’s Third Term Mean for China-Mongolia Relations?
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Since Xi assumed office, Mongolia has seen three different president, but the overall trajectory of the relationship has remained stable.
Detangling the Urban Paradox in Ulaanbaatar
By Alyssa Brochu, Nellie Kamau, Niloufar Vahid-Massoudi, and Paola Matha
Mongolia should look to incentivize reverse migration using remote work.
Mongolia, US Seek to Advance Economic Ties
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia and the United States took big steps forward in 2018 and 2019, but ties have stalled since then amid the pandemic and a downturn in economic engagement.
Mongolia and South Korea Emphasize Deeper Economic Ties
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene's visit to Seoul highlighted some future directions of bilateral economic cooperation.
Mongolia, UK Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
By Bolor Lkhaajav
In 1963, Britain became the first Western country to recognize Mongolia.