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Mongolia
June 28, 2023
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.
June 08, 2023
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.
June 02, 2023
This Week in Asia: June 2, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
June 02, 2023
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.
May 23, 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron Makes a Historic Visit to Mongolia
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The first visit by a French president to Mongolia was decades in the making.
May 17, 2023
Will North Korea’s Foreign Minister Visit Mongolia This Year?
By Chuluunbaataryn Sumiya
While it is unclear whether Choe Son Hui will accept Ulaanbaatar's invitation, Mongolia is preparing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
May 09, 2023
An Interview With the Prime Minister of Mongolia
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai discusses his government’s plans for fighting corruption, attracting investment, and navigating a worrisome security environment.
May 01, 2023
Polish President’s Visit to Mongolia Highlights Ulaanbaatar’s Ukraine Approach
By Chuluunbaataryn Sumiya
Will the president of Mongolia pay a return visit to Poland – and perhaps stop by Ukraine?
April 29, 2023
Finland and Norway Can Help Solve Mongolia’s Clean Water Issue
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The Scandinavian countries could help Mongolia address its chronic water security issues, but the impetus will need to come from Ulaanbaatar.
April 26, 2023
How to Fix Mongolia’s Mining Industry
By Bolormaa Purevjav
Stakeholders’ engagement is key in ensuring mining benefits Mongolian communities and society.
April 11, 2023
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.
April 06, 2023
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.
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