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Category Archives: Politics
Presidential Election Observation
I am very much hoping to be in Ulaanbaatar again to serve as an election observer for the presidential election, what would be my fourth national election in Mongolia. The election is scheduled for June 26 and President Elbegdorj will … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Elections, Party Politics, Politics, Presidential 2013
Tagged Julian Dierkes
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Mongolie : « démocratisation libérale » et luttes pour la justice sociale
My article titled Democratization and the Struggles for Social Justice in Mongolia was translated and published in the “The State of Resistance in the South”: An annual critical overview of social movements in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The volume … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Society, Democracy, Politics, Publications, Research on Mongolia
Tagged BYAMBAJAV Dalaibuyan
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Z Enkhbold, Chairman, Great State Khural to Visit Vancouver
During an official visit to Canada, H.E. Z Enkhbold, Chairman of the Mongolian Parliament, will address current developments in Mongolia. A panel discussion and Q&A will follow. Continue reading
Democratization and Foreign Policy
This is a small summary of the findings from my M.A. Thesis, completed in December 2012. I argued that Mongolia’s successful democratization allows the country leverage in deepening its relationship with the United States and Europe. This furthers the US … Continue reading
Foreign Investment to Mongolia: Restrictions, China, and Comparisons with Canada II
Is Mongolia’s Foreign Investment Law freezing FDI to that high-growth economy? Continue reading
Mongolia Jumps to Higher Category in Freedom House Political Rights
Mongolia’s political rights evaluated in top category by Freedom House. Continue reading
Mongolia this Year
It’s been quite a year for Mongolia in that the rest of the world paid some attention to Mongolia, at least in punctuated bursts… Mongolia in the News Rapid Growth The news item that probably attracted most international attention was … Continue reading
Small Power
My thesis- written under the direction of Drs. Julian Dierkes and Brian Job- has been officially accepted by UBC, marking the completion of my M.A. Asia Pacific Policy Studies. I have included the abstract and link below, and in the … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Mongolia and ..., United States
Tagged Brandon Miliate
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FDI to Mongolia: Restrictions, China, and Comparisons with Canada
Are there similarities between Foreign Investment Laws in Canada and Mongolia and what lessons does the Mongolian experience hold? Continue reading
2012 Local Election Final Results
The Mongolian General Election Commission has announced the final results of the Nov 2012 local elections. Continue reading
2012 Local Elections and Parliamentary Runoffs
The Democratic Party has made strong gains in Mongolia’s recent local elections, challenging decades of MPP dominance at the grassroots level. Continue reading
Working Paper on Human Security of Mongolia
I am posting the abstract and link of my recent paper, “Unkept Human Security Promises in Developing Countries: A Case of Mongolia,” which is published as a working paper series of the Central Asian Program. There are many weaknesses in … Continue reading
Posted in International Relations, Politics, Publications, Research on Mongolia
Tagged MENDEE Jargalsaikhan
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2012 local elections: pre-election observation and analysis
Outlook on local elections in Mongolia scheduled for November 21, 2012. Continue reading
Guest Post: Southern Gobi Water Shortage
Michelle Olson expands upon her series of articles on water issues in the South Gobi for the UB Post. Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Environment, Michelle Tolson, Mining, Oyu Tolgoi, Water
Tagged Guest Post
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Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada: ‘Five Minutes With’ on Mongolia
A brief interview with Mendee on current affairs in Mongolia. Continue reading