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Category Archives: Politics
New Electoral Law Passed by Ikh Khural
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 Julian Dierkes
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Canada Mongolia Roundtable finally happened
John Baird endorses Mongolian membership in the OSCE following Ottawa meetings of Canada-Mongolia Roundtable. Continue reading
Russians AND THEIR NEIGHBOURS still struggling to end authoritarianism?
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 Julian Dierkes
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Dec 16 Event: Mongolia FAQ
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
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Korea, the United States, and Strategic Relations: Mongolia
A discussion of Mongolian-Korean relations held at the Korea Society in early October 2011. Continue reading
Posted in International Relations, Mongolia and ..., Politics, South Korea
Tagged BYAMBAJAV Dalaibuyan
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Election Law for Whom?
Byamba discusses changes to Mongolia’s electoral law ahead of the summer 2012 parliamentary election. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Elections, Gender, Party Politics, Politics
Tagged BYAMBAJAV Dalaibuyan
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All is well in Mongolia?
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 Julian Dierkes
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Consensus on OT?
Mongolian executive united on supporting Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement. Continue reading
No Stable Anti-Mining Coalition
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
OT: In Danger of Becoming A Hostage in Domestic Politics, Again
In 2005, Ivanhoe’s Robert Friedland’s infamous statement about the huge profits to be made in Mongolia at an investor conference in Florida delayed his deal with the Government of Mongolia over one of the biggest copper deposits in the world, … Continue reading
MPs Petition to Renegotiate OT Agreement
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
Resources Available to Mongolian MPs
What resources do Mongolian MPs have in carrying out their parliamentary duties. Continue reading
Posted in Governance, JD Democratization, Law, Party Politics, Politics
Tagged Julian Dierkes
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The Legislative Process in Mongolia
How does the Ikh Khural pass laws? Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, Democracy, Governance, JD Democratization, Law, Politics
Tagged Julian Dierkes
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Canada-Mongolia Roundtable
The biennial Canada-Mongolia Roundtable as the main regular bilateral meeting is occurring on September 9 in Ottawa. Continue reading
Mongolia: A Sultanistic Democracy?
Is Mongolia (at risk of becoming) a sultanistic democracy, dominated by patronage politics that are largely focused on maintenance of power for parties, without engaging in any political or policy-specific debates? Continue reading