Why Mongolia’s Prime Minister is forcing a confidence vote

Mongolia is currently gripped by familiar scenes of public anger over corruption and privilege, sparking protests demanding the Prime Minister’s resignation. Yet, the real drama unfolding is less about street-level discontent and more about a high-stakes strategic manoeuvre playing out within the ruling Mongolian People's Party (MPP).

Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene’s decision to seek a parliamentary confidence vote next week is not a retreat from the storm, but a calculated move to confront rivals and consolidate power ahead of future electoral cycles.

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