Category Archives: Research on Mongolia

Presentation Summary: The Threat of Inflation

At a December 16, 2011 panel presentation “Mongolia FAQ” BOLOR Naranhuu discusses the threat of inflation in Mongolia’s rapidly developing resource economy. Continue reading

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Impact of Revised Electoral Law on Parliamentary Election Outcome

Will the revisions of the electoral law in Mongolia benefit particular parties? Continue reading

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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

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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

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ACMS Fellowships Announced

Funding offered through the American Center for Mongolian Studies. Continue reading

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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

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Mongolia Studies Centre at ANU

ANU sets up a Mongolian Studies Centre. Continue reading

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Call for Papers for “Progress and Integration in Desert Research”

Our colleague Troy Sternberg at Oxford University sent us Call for Papers for the 2nd Oxford Interdisciplinary Conference. 29-30 March 2012 School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford.

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Dalai Lama on Surprise Visit to Mongolia

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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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

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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

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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

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Resources Available to Mongolian MPs

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

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The Legislative Process in Mongolia

How does the Ikh Khural pass laws? Continue reading

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Asia Pacific Memo on the Impact of the Xinhai Revolution on Mongolia

How Tibet and Mongolia declared their independence following the Xinhai Revolution. Continue reading

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