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Independent analysis of Mongolia’s politics, economy, and foreign affairs

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Mongolia’s Ruling Party Faces Showdown at MPP Congress

Infighting, corruption charges, and factional splits turn MPP's Congress into a decisive test of Mongolia's ruling party unity.

Amar Adiya

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Mongolian Parliament Passes the 2026 Budget Amid Promises of Restraint

3 days ago

Mongolia’s Ruling Party Faces Showdown at MPP Congress

5 days ago

Mongolia’s Fuel Shortages Reveal a Deeper Energy Crisis

Nov 4

Mongolia Political Instability Analysis: PM Zandanshatar Consolidates Power as Party Congress Nears

Nov 3

Mongolian Teachers Strike Over Pay, Testing Government’s Fiscal Limits

Oct 28

The Real Reasons Mongolia Struggles to Attract Foreign Investment

Mongolia’s investment promises ring hollow without institutional reform. Uncertainty is driving capital and trust away.

Amar Adiya

Jul 22

The MCS Showdown: Mongolia’s Biggest Conglomerate Faces Scrutiny

Mongolia's government investigates MCS Group's Ukhaa Khudag mine license, alleging illegal acquisition. Critics warn of political motives.

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Feb 25

Mongolia's High-Stakes Uranium Mining Game

Mongolia has revised its nuclear energy law, paving the way for a $1.7B uranium deal with Orano. New rules impact royalties and ownership.

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Dec 15, 2024

Mongolia moves to develop rare earth riches, balancing interests

Mongolia is keen to tap its vast rare earth resources, vital to technologies from wind turbines to EVs.

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Sep 21, 2023

What You Should Know Before Investing in Mongolia

Russia's aggression and China's turbulence cast shadows over Mongolia, scaring away investors wary of geopolitical risk.

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Sep 12, 2023

Mongolia rolls out red carpet for investors, but walkway still rocky

Mongolia is hungry for foreign investment to fund economic development and reduce dependence on mining.

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Jul 31, 2023

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Economics

Mongolian Parliament Passes the 2026 Budget Amid Promises of Restraint

Mongolia budget 2026 passed with 75.3% support, easing dissolution fears and signaling cautious fiscal restraint.

3 days ago

Mongolia’s Fuel Shortages Reveal a Deeper Energy Crisis

Mongolia’s latest fuel shortages show dependence on Russia and delays in its long-promised oil refinery project.

Nov 4

Inside Mongolia’s Mining Royalty Reform: How a Tax Change Nearly Unseated the Prime Minister

A tax reform over Mongolia’s mining royalties ignited a political storm that nearly toppled Prime Minister Zandanshatar.

Oct 27

Political Turbulence Threatens Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi Loan Deal

Political turmoil threatens Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi loan renegotiation as leadership struggles to secure better terms before year-end.

Oct 22

Mongolia Rethinks Mining Control

Mongolia mining pivot: PM Zandanshatar shifts from state stakes to royalties to restore investor confidence and attract capital.

Oct 9

The First 100 Days of Zandanomics: How Prime Minister Zandanshatar Is Managing Mongolia’s Economy

Prime Minister Zandanshatar steers Mongolia’s economy in his first 100 days with coal gains, fiscal cuts, and reforms amid rising political tensions.

Oct 1

International Relations

Border Drills Reshape Mongolia's Defense

Mongolia recently joined Russia and China in 'Border Defense 2025,' its first-ever tripartite military exercise along the Manzhouli frontier.

Sep 22

Mongolia Eyes Transit Gains as Power of Siberia 2 Moves Forward

Power of Siberia 2 moves forward. Mongolia eyes transit fees and energy gains, but pricing, demand, and politics cloud the deal.

Sep 10

Alaska Summit Shifts the Playing Field for Mongolia’s Third Neighbor Policy

Mongolia’s delicate diplomacy faces new risks and openings after the Alaska summit, balancing Moscow, Beijing, and the U.S. with careful pragmatism.

Aug 18

As the Dalai Lama Succession Looms, Mongolia Faces Its Most Delicate Test Yet

Explore how the Dalai Lama succession impacts Mongolia's delicate balance of religion and politics.

Jul 16

Steppe by Steppe: Mongolia Courts Central Asia for Strategic Leverage

Explore Mongolia and Central Asia's strategic dynamics as Mongolia seeks leverage through new alignments. Discover the geopolitical shift now.

Jun 30

Mongolia’s Rosneft Deal Faces Scrutiny

A proposed 20-year jet fuel supply deal between Mongolia and Russia’s state-owned Rosneft is drawing sharp criticism and rekindling concerns over strategic dependence. Currently under parliamentary review, the agreement would establish a joint venture to supply around 70,000 tons of jet fuel annually to Chinggis Khaan International Airport—Mongolia’s only major international air hub and a cornerstone of its tourism ambitions.

Apr 24

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