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Mongolia
April 04, 2023
Why Investing in Water Storage Matters in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert
By Bolormaa Purevjav
The country's livestock and mining sectors depend on water. What can Ulaanbaatar do to ensure both have the access they need for decades to come?
March 29, 2023
Implications of Dalai Lama Identifying New Head of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
His move, which adds a twist to the Tibetan power struggle with China, will have to be endorsed by the Mongolian clergy for broader acceptance.
March 23, 2023
China’s Grip on Mongolia’s Quest for Spiritual Leadership
By Amar Adiya
The search for the next Jebtsundamba Khutuktu is being complicated by Beijing’s desire to assert control over Tibetan Buddhism – even outside China’s borders.
March 23, 2023
The War in Ukraine Could Formally End in Mongolia
By Tuvshinzaya Gantulga
Mongolia is in a unique position to facilitate talks between Ukraine and Russia.
March 21, 2023
What Does Xi Jinping’s Third Term Mean for China-Mongolia Relations?
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Since Xi assumed office, Mongolia has seen three different president, but the overall trajectory of the relationship has remained stable.
March 18, 2023
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.
March 16, 2023
Mongolia, US Seek to Advance Economic Ties
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia and the United States took big steps forward in 2018 and 2019, but ties have stalled since then amid the pandemic and a downturn in economic engagement.
March 02, 2023
Mongolia and South Korea Emphasize Deeper Economic Ties
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene's visit to Seoul highlighted some future directions of bilateral economic cooperation.
February 24, 2023
Mongolia, UK Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
By Bolor Lkhaajav
In 1963, Britain became the first Western country to recognize Mongolia.
February 24, 2023
Why Asia – and the World – Must Stand With Ukraine
By Elbegdorj Tsakhia
“If Ukraine stops fighting, the free world will face continuous intimidation and further extermination,” writes former Mongolian President Elbegdorj.
January 31, 2023
How Mongolia Is Navigating a Changing Security Environment
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Beyond the external security issues, Mongolia’s internal security environment is shifting as well.
January 19, 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.