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Category Archives: Politics
Brief Election Observation Break Update
Very quick first observations of the Mongolian election. Continue reading
You can observe elections directly
You can observe elections of city districts live – choose districts, then observe any voting stations – Direct Observation.
Monitoring the Election
The weakest point of the current election law in Mongolia is probably the voter registration process and this will thus be an area of focus for election monitors. Continue reading
Posted in Corruption, Democracy, Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, JD Democratization, Party Politics, Politics
Tagged Julian Dierkes
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Coalition Speculation
The MPRP as a coalition partner to the DP or MPP? Really? Continue reading
MPRP Vote as Indication of Populism
The MPRP is Enkhbayar’s party and its appeal is populist. Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, International Relations, JD Democratization, Mining, Nationalism, Party Politics, Politics, Populism
Tagged Julian Dierkes
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The Significance of the Ulaanbaatar City Council Election
The city council election in Ulaanbaatar has gained in significance with its concurrent date with the national election. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Democratic Party, Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, Mongolian People's Party, Ulaanbaatar
Tagged BYAMBAJAV Dalaibuyan
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Update on Election Expectations
Corruption apparently not on top of Mongolian voters’ minds. Continue reading
Impressions for the DP Rally in Yarmag
Julian and I have just returned from the Democratic Party Rally in Yarmag, Han-Uul District where the party’s two Parliamentary candidates L. Bold and Ts. Oyungerel as well as E. Bat-Uul, running for UB Parliament, made speeches in support of … Continue reading
Posted in China, Corruption, Democracy, Democratic Party, Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, Mongolia and ..., Party Politics, Politics, Ulaanbaatar
Tagged Brandon Miliate
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Election Songs of Parties
Campaign songs of major Mongolian parties. Continue reading
PM Batbold out for a Run with MPP Candidate Ganhuyag
The prime minister goes running. Continue reading
Parties vs. Individual Candidates
Campaign strategies focusing on individual candidates in outdoor advertising and party votes in media advertising. Continue reading
Less Visibility for Mongolian Ultra-Nationalists
I remember being shocked during my first trip to Mongolia in 2008 when walking along Peace Avenue, I saw a car belong to the unofficial political group/gang Blue Mongol (Хөх Монгол) sporting a prominent and rather taboo swastika. After asking … Continue reading
Posted in China, Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, Mongolia and ..., Nationalism, Party Politics, Politics
Tagged Brandon Miliate
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More Details on Election Procedures
Voting procedures for individual voters in Mongolia’s parliamentary election. Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, JD Democratization, Party Politics, Politics
Tagged Julian Dierkes
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Campaign Workers
Campaign workers roaming Peace Avenue in Ulaanbaatar. Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, Mongolian People's Party, Politics
Tagged Brandon Miliate, Julian Dierkes
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Took a while ’til my penny dropped: political vanity phone numbers
What’s in a number? Big Mongolian parties use vanity phone numbers in the current election. Continue reading