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Mongolia democracy
An Unlikely Democracy: The Legacy of Mongolia’s 1990 Revolution
By John J. Chin
The resilience and continued survival of Mongolian democracy is a testament that democracy can endure in hard places.
Mongolia’s Parliament Chair on 100 Years of Constitutional Democracy
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Amarbayasgalan Dashzevge on the significance of the 1924 Constitution and the more recent reforms in the Mongolian legislative branch.
A Grand Coalition and a New Era in Mongolia
By Anand Tumurtogoo
Mongolia’s ruling party unexpectedly formed a grand coalition with its opposition. Will this usher in a new era of cooperative governance, or consolidate what critics call an authoritarian turn?
Mongolia’s Election Brings Diverse Multiparty Representation and Corruption Concerns
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The election installed four parties and one coalition in parliament, but also sparked allegations about bribery and vote-buying.
Mongolia’s Democracy in Action
By Anand Tumurtogoo
Snapshots from Mongolia's general election on June 28.
Counting Underway on Mongolia’s Parliamentary Election Marked by Efforts to Woo Disillusioned Voters
By Ken Moritsugu
With about 88 percent of the votes counted, the Mongolian People’s Party was leading, but the Democratic Party appeared to be doing better than the last 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.
Interview With UK Ambassador to Mongolia Fiona Blyth
By Bolor Lkhaajav
“Mongolia has centuries of experience of navigating great power competition. I think there is a lot to learn from Mongolia.”
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.
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.
Mongolia: Politics and Protests in 2023
Anand Tumutogoo, Bolor Lkhaajav, and Julian Dierkes discuss the factors behind Mongolia's December protests, and the likelihood of a repeat this spring.
Interview With France’s Ambassador to Mongolia, Sebastien Surun
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Amb. Surun on France-Mongolia bilateral relations and his personal views on regional security issues involving Mongolia’s neighbors.
Former President Elbegdorj Tsakhia on Mongolia’s Democracy and Security
By Bolor Lkhaajav
“Democracy is deeply rooted in Mongolia. Yet, our people’s choice is under constant assault.”
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?
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.
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.
Bolor Lkhaajav on Mongolia’s Messy Presidential Election
By Shannon Tiezzi
A run-down of the state of Mongolian politics a week before the election.
Is Mongolia Heading Toward One-Party Rule?
By Enkhbaigali Byambasuren
A constitutional and legislative crisis resulted in a hunger strike ahead of the June presidential election.
Are Presidential Elections Putting Mongolian Democracy in Peril?
By Bat-Orgil Altankhuyag and Fernando Casal Bértoa
Popular presidential elections can serve to increase fragmentation, weaken political parties, and promote polarization, putting democracy at risk.
Aubrey Menard on Mongolia’s Dynamic Youth
By Catherine Putz
30 years after a youth-led revolution overturned Soviet rule, young Mongols are again at the forefront of change in the country.
Mongolia: How Nalaikh’s Youth See Democracy
By Claire Casher, Samantha Coronel, Rasmus Dilling-Hansen, and Cassandra Jeffery
A Canadian research team shares their findings from a Mongolia youth engagement study.
Mongolia's March Against Corruption
By Peter Bittner
The view from Sukhbaatar Square during a series of mass protests.
Mongolia's Crisis of Democracy Continues
By Peter Bittner
The parliamentary speaker has been forced out, the latest twist in Mongolia's long-simmering political scandals.
Small- and Medium-Sized Outrage Building Over Corruption in Mongolia
By Julian Dierkes and Mendee Jargalsaikhan
The public will be watching the Khurelsukh government for its reaction to massive allegations of misuse at the SME Fund.
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