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Challenges in Mongolia’s Upcoming 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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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.

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