By Abdul Rafay Afzal In an increasingly interconnected geopolitical landscape, the visit of Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith to...

The recent visit of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to Mongolia, just weeks before crucial parliamentary elections, has ignited debate about potential external influence on the nation's foreign policy trajectory. While some fear a calculated move by Minsk, potentially with Moscow's blessing, to sway Ulaanbaatar towards a pro-Russia stance, the reality is likely more nuanced. Lukashenko's trip, laden with agreements on agriculture, security, and a roadmap for future

While the ruling Mongolian People's Party (MPP) enjoys a comfortable majority, the pre-election period has been anything but smooth sailing. The opposition, particularly the Democratic Party (DP) and the National Alliance, find themselves battling internal divisions and navigating intricate legal hurdles that threaten to derail their campaigns. The DP, once a formidable force, grappled with a bitter internal dispute over candidate lists. The highly publicized conflict surroun