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.

UBC Lecture: Simon Wickham-Smith “Spiritual Ecology in Contemporary Mongolian Literature”

Posted on January 25, 2012 by JDierkes

On January 26, 2012 Simon Wickham-Smith will be presenting a lecture on “Spiritual Ecology in Contemporary Mongolian Literature” at the University of British Columbia in UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program. Continue reading →

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Economist: “Booming Mongolia – Mine, all Mine”

Posted on January 20, 2012 by JDierkes

By Julian Dierkes An article in the January 21 2012 edition of The Economist vividly describes Ulaanbaatar and Oyu Tolgoi in the winter of 2012. The story that some have been telling for some years, “Mongolia is the next Eldorado” … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: The Mongolian Tourism Industry and Obstacles to Maximizing Its Potential

Posted on January 14, 2012 by JDierkes

Lack of co-ordination among players keeps Mongolian tourism industry from realizing its potential. Continue reading →

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10th International Congress of Mongolists

Posted on January 9, 2012 by JDierkes

Report from the 10th International Congress of Mongolists, August 2011. Continue reading →

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Mongolia FAQ: Presentations Summaries and Video Record

Posted on January 5, 2012 by JDierkes

Listing of presentations at recent “Mongolia FAQ” panel presentation with links to summaries and (forthcoming) video record. Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, China, Civil Society, Economics, Elections, Environment, Environment, Environmental Movements, Events, FAQ Mongolia Dec 16 2011, Governance, Inflation, Media and Press, Mining, Mongolia and ..., Policy, Policy, Politics, Regulation, Research on Mongolia, River Movements, Social Issues | Tagged | Leave a comment

“Mongolia Today” in 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by JDierkes

A quick look back at the Mongolia Today blog in 2011. Continue reading →

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Presentation Summary: Environmental Regulation

Posted on December 22, 2011 by JDierkes

Kirsten Dales discussed shifts in environmental management in the mining sector in Mongolia at a December 16, 2011 panel presentation “FAQ Mongolia”. Continue reading →

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Presentation Summary: Environmental Movements in Mongolia

Posted on December 22, 2011 by JDierkes

At a December 16, 2011 panel presentation “FAQ Mongolia” BYAMBAJAV Dalaibujan discusses popular mobilization around environmental concerns in Mongolia Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Society, Environment, Environmental Movements, FAQ Mongolia Dec 16 2011, Media and Press, Party Politics, Policy, River Movements, Social Issues | 1 Comment

Presentation Summary: How to Improve Governance

Posted on December 21, 2011 by JDierkes

At a December 16 2011 panel presentation “FAQ Mongolia” Jim Abbott spoke about governance challenges facing Mongolia. Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Events, FAQ Mongolia Dec 16 2011, Governance, Politics | 2 Comments

Presentation Summary: How Stable is Mongolian Democracy?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by JDierkes

At a December 16 2011 Panel Presentation “Mongolia FAQ” Julian Dierkes spoke about the short- and medium-term prospects for Mongolian democracy. Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Events, JD Democratization, Party Politics, Politics, Research on Mongolia | Tagged | 1 Comment

Presentation Summary: Mongolian Perspectives on China

Posted on December 20, 2011 by JDierkes

At a December 16, 2011 panel presentation “FAQ Mongolia” MENDEE Jargalsaikhan discussed attitudes towards China in Mongolia. Continue reading →

Posted in China, Events, FAQ Mongolia Dec 16 2011, International Relations, Politics | 4 Comments

Presentation Summary: The Threat of Inflation

Posted on December 19, 2011 by JDierkes

At a December 16, 2011 panel presentation “Mongolia FAQ” BOLOR Naranhuu discusses the threat of inflation in Mongolia’s rapidly developing resource economy. Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, FAQ Mongolia Dec 16 2011, Inflation, Policy | 3 Comments

Impact of Revised Electoral Law on Parliamentary Election Outcome

Posted on December 15, 2011 by JDierkes

Will the revisions of the electoral law in Mongolia benefit particular parties? Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, Gender, Ikh Khural 2012, JD Democratization, Party Politics, Politics, Research on Mongolia | Tagged | 3 Comments

Clarification on Electoral Law

Posted on December 15, 2011 by JDierkes

Mongolia drops out of race for most-complicated electoral system in the world, seems to adopt mixed member proportional representation. Continue reading →

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New Electoral Law Passed by Ikh Khural

Posted on December 15, 2011 by JDierkes

Electoral law in Mongolia revised to vault the country to world leadership in the sweepstakes for the most complicated electoral system. Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, Gender, Ikh Khural 2012, JD Democratization, Law, Politics, Research on Mongolia | Tagged | 5 Comments