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Mongolian People’s Party

Mongolia’s Election Brings Diverse Multiparty Representation and Corruption Concerns

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

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

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.

Corruption Issues Loom Large as Mongolia Prepares to Vote

Corruption Issues Loom Large as Mongolia Prepares to Vote

By Michael Kohn
The ruling MPP has the advantage in polling, but domestic grievances could help opposition parties gain seats.

Mongolia’s Political Parties Showcase Candidates for the 2024 Parliamentary Election

Mongolia’s Political Parties Showcase Candidates for the 2024 Parliamentary Election

By Bolor Lkhaajav
As Mongolia goes to its first election with an enlarged parliament and new mixed representation electoral system, parties are including more diverse and young candidates.

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Mongolia: Politics and Protests in 2023

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.

New Constitutional Amendments in Mongolia: Real Reform or Political Opportunism?

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?
Is Mongolia Heading Toward One-Party Rule?

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.

Mismanagement Fuels Mongolia’s COVID-19 Spike

Mismanagement Fuels Mongolia’s COVID-19 Spike

By Oyunsuren Damdinsuren
Inconsistent policies and double standard are confusing Mongolia's pandemic response at the most critical time.

Grappling With Parliament Limiting His Powers, Mongolian President Moves to Dissolve Ruling Party

Grappling With Parliament Limiting His Powers, Mongolian President Moves to Dissolve Ruling Party

By Marissa Smith, Bulgan Batdorj, and Julian Dierkes
Political maneuvering ahead of June's presidential election may post a general threat to Mongolia's democracy.

With New PM, a New Generation Taking Charge in Mongolia

With New PM, a New Generation Taking Charge in Mongolia

By Julian Dierkes and Bolor Lkhaajav
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene represents a new type of Mongolian leader: a younger, Western-educated professional with a strong policy focus.
Mongolia’s New Parliament: Familiar Party, Fresher Faces

Mongolia’s New Parliament: Familiar Party, Fresher Faces

By Julian Dierkes and Marissa Smith
The MPP retains its supermajority, but there is more to the results than simply a consolidation of power by the ruling party.

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