Category Archives: Curios

Let’s Call them Sumo Bonds

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

In a great conversation with a fellow long-time Mongolia watcher, we were contemplating what to call a ¥-denominated Mongolian bond. This follows Prime Minister Altankhuyag’s trip to Japan last week. It appears that a ¥-denominated Mongolian bond with a volume … Continue reading →

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Back in the UB

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

By Julian Dierkes It’s become a bit of a tradition for me to post about my first impressions back in Ulaanbaatar after an absence. This time, my absence was not very long, i.e. from the presidential election in late June … Continue reading →

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Investigating the Rural Vote

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

Over the past weekend, I was very fortunate to have the chance to travel to Khentii Aimag and to speak to a number of locals. I was particularly interested in how the campaign messages of the three candidates played in … Continue reading →

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Back in Ulaanbaatar Town

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

Für Mongolei Nostalgiker… 懐かしいねえ After too long an absence, I’m back in Ulaanbaatar. Returning 1-3 times per year over the last eight years has given me time lapse glimpses of rapid developments in Ulaanbaatar. At ULN, I was delighted to … Continue reading →

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Toronto Occupied by High-End Ger

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Julian Dierkes

Toronto Star report on a yurt that is featuring in Occupy Toronto protests. Continue reading →

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