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.

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Changes in Ulaanbaatar’s Cityscape

Posted on October 11, 2011 by JDierkes

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

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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 →

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No Stable Anti-Mining Coalition

Posted on October 4, 2011 by JDierkes

By Julian Dierkes Today, I published an Asia Pacific Memo that argued that no stable anti-mining coalition has coalesced in Mongolia to support or advance the recent petition asking the government to open negotiations with Oyu Tolgoi to increase the … Continue reading →

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MPs Petition to Renegotiate OT Agreement

Posted on September 29, 2011 by JDierkes

Translation of the petition of 20 Mongolian MPs to their government demanding that negotiations to raise the government stake in the giant Oyu Tolgoi project be initiated. Continue reading →

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Resources Available to Mongolian MPs

Posted on September 28, 2011 by JDierkes

What resources do Mongolian MPs have in carrying out their parliamentary duties. Continue reading →

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The Legislative Process in Mongolia

Posted on September 27, 2011 by JDierkes

How does the Ikh Khural pass laws? Continue reading →

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