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Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia Pitches Plan to Build New Capital From Scratch
By Michael Kohn
Mongolian leaders say they want to build a new city close to the ancient ruins of Kharkhorum and make it their new seat of government.
Water Security Woes in Mongolia’s Capital
By Elena Gordillo Fuertes and Nomundari Erdene
The pressures of rapid population growth, mismanagement, and climate change are jeopardizing Ulaanbaatar’s water supply.
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.
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.
Toxic Winter: The ‘Slow Violence’ of Air Pollution in Mongolia
By Elena Gordillo Fuertes
Ulaanbaatar’s toxic air is taking a heavy toll, especially on already disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.
Mongolia Imposes Curfew Amid COVID-19 Scare
By Anandsaikhan Nyamdavaa
The first cases of local transmission in Mongolia have sparked a decisive response from the government.
Practice Makes Perfect? Mongolia’s COVID-19 Outbreak Drill
By Anandsaikhan Nyamdavaa
Mongolia ran a COVID-19 drill, complete with the lockdown of an entire district, to gauge its readiness for a real outbreak.
Drones and Beavers: A Watershed Moment for Mongolia’s Park Rangers
By Michelle Tolson
Mongolia’s rangers work hard, in sometimes difficult conditions, to protect the country’s natural landscapes and wildlife.
Ulaanbaatar: Growing Strong and Sick
By Nicholas Muller
Pollution and a serious health crisis have accompanied rapid urbanization in Mongolia’s capital
Can Mongolia Shape the Modern World Once Again?
By Roncevert Ganan Almond
With the U.S. as its partner, Mongolia could make a significant contribution to the region.
Trash to Treasure: A Mongolian Man Turns a Landfill Into a Children’s Park
By Didem Tali
A former migrant worker singlehandedly built a children’s park out of a landfill in Ulaanbaatar.
Location, Location, Location: Ulanbaatar Still in the Running to Host Trump-Kim Summit
By Julian Dierkes and Mendee Jargalsaikhan
The Mongolian capital is under active consideration, according to recent reports.
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