• When In Rome: Mongolia and Italy Become Strategic Partners

    When In Rome: Mongolia and Italy Become Strategic Partners

    Bolor Lkhaajav | Policy Consultant, Op-Ed Contributor – Arctus Analytics In commemoration of Mongolia and Italy’s 55th diplomatic anniversary, the Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa paid a three-day state visit to Rome and the Vatican from December 1-4th. The President’s visit marks a historical milestone as he was the first sitting Mongolian President to visit Italy…

  • Mongolia’s Domestic Turmoil Narrows Its Foreign Policy Space

    Mongolia’s Domestic Turmoil Narrows Its Foreign Policy Space

    While the Constitutional Court restored order in Ulaanbaatar, political infighting and corruption scandals risk weakening Mongolia’s third-neighbor diplomacy and deepening reliance on China and Russia.

  • Minister G.Damdinnyam: “We Have Firmly Demanded That Rio Tinto End the Management Contract Based on the “Expired” Dubai Agreement”

    Minister G.Damdinnyam: “We Have Firmly Demanded That Rio Tinto End the Management Contract Based on the “Expired” Dubai Agreement”

    Mongolia and Rio Tinto have begun negotiations to amend the Oyu Tolgoi Investment Agreement, focusing on lowering shareholder loan interest rates, revising management fees, and improving corporate governance. The talks are co-chaired by Finance Minister B.Javkhlan and Industry and Minerals Minister G.Damdinnyam, with the goal of achieving a fairer and more transparent arrangement for Mongolia.

  • Mongolia’s Political Crisis Threatens Economic Recovery

    Mongolia’s Political Crisis Threatens Economic Recovery

    Citizens, caught in the midst of a deepening political crisis, now look to the formation of a coalition government as their best hope for stability. By U.Orgilmaa Translated and edited by Arctus Analytics. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Arctus Analytics. Doctors…

  • The Debate Around Government Resolution No.55: Why It Matters for Mongolia’s Economic Stability

    The Debate Around Government Resolution No.55: Why It Matters for Mongolia’s Economic Stability

    By U.Orgilmaa Translated and edited by Arctus Analytics. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Arctus Analytics. A group of Members of Parliament have turned Government Resolution No.55 into a political storm that has dominated the week’s headlines and slowed parliamentary proceedings. Yet…

  • Who Will Be the Next Chairman of the MPP?

    Who Will Be the Next Chairman of the MPP?

    At present, MPP Secretary General D. Amarbayasgalan is likely to gain majority support among the Party Conference members, though it remains doubtful whether he can get two-thirds of the vote. This is because President U. Khurelsukh is backing Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar.