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.

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 →

Posted in Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, Politics | Tagged | 2 Comments

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

Canada Mongolia Roundtable finally happened

Posted on December 7, 2011 by JDierkes

John Baird endorses Mongolian membership in the OSCE following Ottawa meetings of Canada-Mongolia Roundtable. Continue reading →

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Russians AND THEIR NEIGHBOURS still struggling to end authoritarianism?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by JDierkes

Authoritarianism still reigns in Russia and its neighbours, or so argues Mark Mackinnon of the Globe & Mail. Well, most of its neighbours as Mongolia is the fascinating exception to that pattern. Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Global Indices, JD Democratization, Media and Press, Party Politics, Politics, Research on Mongolia | Tagged | 2 Comments

ACMS Fellowships Announced

Posted on December 6, 2011 by JDierkes

Funding offered through the American Center for Mongolian Studies. Continue reading →

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Dec 16 Event: Mongolia FAQ

Posted on December 2, 2011 by JDierkes

FAQ Mongolia – Some Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions on (Mining) Policy. December 16, 2011, 16-18h, UBC Robson Square Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Democracy, Events, FAQ Mongolia Dec 16 2011, Mining, Politics, Social Issues | 5 Comments

Jean-Frédéric Légaré-Tremblay on How Mining Activities are Testing Mongolia’s Sovereignty

Posted on November 30, 2011 by JDierkes

Canadian journalist Jean-Frédéric Légaré-Tremblay writes about the Mongolian economy. Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Media and Press, Mining, Social Issues | 1 Comment

Visiting PhD Student at UBC: Sodnom DOLJIN

Posted on November 29, 2011 by JDierkes

Visiting scholar from Mongolia (via South Korea) to spend a year at UBC. Continue reading →

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Mongolia Studies Centre at ANU

Posted on November 24, 2011 by JDierkes

ANU sets up a Mongolian Studies Centre. Continue reading →

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Dalai Lama on Surprise Visit to Mongolia

Posted on November 8, 2011 by JDierkes

The surprise visit of the Dalai Lama to Mongolia is highly likely to prompt an angry reaction from China, but is highly significant to Mongolian Buddhists. Continue reading →

Posted in China, Dalai Lama, Mongolia and ..., Religion, Research on Mongolia | 1 Comment

Toronto Occupied by High-End Ger

Posted on November 4, 2011 by JDierkes

Toronto Star report on a yurt that is featuring in Occupy Toronto protests. Continue reading →

Posted in Curios | Tagged | 1 Comment

Changes in Ulaanbaatar’s Cityscape

Posted on October 11, 2011 by JDierkes

More parks, some curious changes in Ulaanbaatar’s cityscape 2011. Continue reading →

Posted in Change, Ulaanbaatar | Tagged | 1 Comment

All is well in Mongolia?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by JDierkes

Yes, the Investment Agreement for Oyu Tolgoi will not be re-opened, but that’s no surprise, and doesn’t put an end to turmoil. Continue reading →

Posted in International Agreements, JD Mining Governance, Mining, Oyu Tolgoi, Politics, Research on Mongolia | Tagged | 1 Comment