Author Archives: JDierkes

About JDierkes

Research on Mongolia for over 20 years, particular focus on mining policy and democratization. Princeton-trained sociologist. Dean, School of Social Sciences, Univ of Mannheim.

Green College Eurasian States and Societies Series: Robert Bedeski “Lessons from Mongolian State Evolution”

Posted on October 23, 2012 by JDierkes

Eurasian States and Societies Series Green College UBC Monday, October 29 17-18:30h Green College Coach House UBC Campus Dr. Robert Bedeski Emeritus, University of Victoria “Lessons from Mongolian State Evolution: The Anthropocentric Theory of Human Security”

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Book Chapter Mongolia’s Mining Controversies and the Politics of Place

Posted on October 23, 2012 by JDierkes

In her chapter on public discourse on mining projects, Augsburg College’s Sarah Combellick-Bidney emphasizes local political dimensions. Continue reading →

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Book Chapter: Changes in Pastoral Land Use and Their Effects on Rangeland Vegetation Indices

Posted on October 18, 2012 by JDierkes

Changes in grazing management and herd size are leading to a decrease in rangeland vegetation in northwestern Mongolia. Continue reading →

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Mongolia Lecture Series: Y Otgonbayar “Education Reform in Mongolia”

Posted on October 17, 2012 by JDierkes

Y Otgonbayar, current Member of the Mongolian Parliament, and former Mongolian Minister of Education will offer a discussion of the establishment and reforms of primary and secondary education in Mongolia. Continue reading →

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New Blog: The Mongolist

Posted on October 15, 2012 by JDierkes

Brian White has begun blogging to share his insights into Mongolian political and social developments. Continue reading →

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Book: Change in Democratic Mongolia – Social Relations, Health, Mobile Pastoralism, and Mining

Posted on October 11, 2012 by JDierkes

A new edited volume of social science research on contemporary Mongolia. Continue reading →

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Mongolian Foreign Policy: Rapid Growth, Third Neighbours and Moral Authority

Posted on October 1, 2012 by JDierkes

Some recent assessments of Mongolian foreign policy. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Herders’ Protest in Umnigovi

Posted on September 7, 2012 by JDierkes

Recently, some herders have been protesting unpaved mining roads in the Gobi Desert. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Voter Turn-Out

Posted on August 23, 2012 by JDierkes

Brian White examines the extent to which migration may be having an impact on voter turnout in Mongolian elections. Continue reading →

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First Mongolian Medal in London

Posted on July 30, 2012 by JDierkes

Mongolian team at London 2012 Olympics celebrates the first medal. Continue reading →

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Wall Street Journal Asia article on State of Mongolian Democracy

Posted on July 8, 2012 by JDierkes

The glass is definitely half full for Asia’s only post-state socialist democracy. Continue reading →

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East Asia Forum: Electronic Counting but no Trust

Posted on July 5, 2012 by JDierkes

Voting technologies performed smoothly in Mongolian parliamentary election, but trust in political parties is still lacking. Continue reading →

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Steps toward New Government

Posted on July 4, 2012 by JDierkes

Surprisingly fast emergence of coalition a possibility in Mongolia. Continue reading →

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The Impact of a Quota: Female MPs in the Ikh Khural

Posted on July 3, 2012 by JDierkes

13 women have been elected to the Mongolian parliament with its 76 seats. This is a huge increase from three previous MPs that is due a minimum quota of 20% female candidates in the election law. Continue reading →

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ACMS Conference: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Development, Environment, and Political Economy

Posted on July 2, 2012 by JDierkes

Research conference on “Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Development, Environment, and Political Economy” to be held in Ulaanbaatar, July 3, 2012. Continue reading →

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