Category Archives: Politics

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 →

Posted in Asia Pacific Memo, Democracy, International Agreements, JD Mining Governance, Mining, Oyu Tolgoi, Party Politics, Politics, Research on Mongolia | Tagged | 3 Comments

OT: In Danger of Becoming A Hostage in Domestic Politics, Again

Posted on September 29, 2011 by mendee

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 →

Posted in Mining, Oyu Tolgoi, Politics | Tagged | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Foreign Investment, International Agreements, JD Mining Governance, Mining, Oyu Tolgoi, Politics, Research on Mongolia | Tagged | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Constitution, Democracy, Governance, JD Democratization, Law, Politics | Tagged | 3 Comments

Canada-Mongolia Roundtable

Posted on September 8, 2011 by JDierkes

The biennial Canada-Mongolia Roundtable as the main regular bilateral meeting is occurring on September 9 in Ottawa. Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, International Relations | Tagged | 2 Comments

Mongolia: A Sultanistic Democracy?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by JDierkes

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 →

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Bill Rafoss: Mongolia Looks to Change Electoral System

Posted on August 30, 2011 by JDierkes

Bill Raffos discusses current changes in the party configurations in Mongolia looking ahead to next year’s parliamentary election. Continue reading →

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Economy, Security and Democracy – China, Russia, and US

Posted on August 27, 2011 by mendee

A few days back, Stephen Noerper wrote a commentary – capturing a historic little known visit by the Vice President Biden. But, I like to rewind it a few months back.  A number of visits by Mongolian officials to its … Continue reading →

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How do Japanese view Mongolia?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by D.Byambajav

An interesting article written by Kunio Minato (JGSS Research Center). JGSS-2006 から見た日本におけるモンゴル国の好感度 －東アジア各国・地域との比較検討－ (日本版総合的社会調査共同研究拠点 研究論文集[9] JGSS Research Series No.6) Abstract Favorability of Mongolia in Japan Seen From JGSS-2006: Comparison With East Asian Countries/Region Relationship between Japan and Mongolia has been … Continue reading →

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