Category Archives: International Relations

Canadian State Visit

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

2013 marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Mongolia. Earlier this year, this anniversary was marked by a visit of the chairman of the Ikh Khural, Z Enkhbold, to Canada. Now, it has been announced that the Canadian … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, International Relations, Mongolia and ... | Tagged Julian Dierkes | 2 Comments

The Limitations of Mongolian-Kazakhstani Relations

Posted on August 18, 2013 by miliate

I have recently had an article published on The Diplomat, in which I explore Mongolian-Kazakhstani relations. I argue that despite geographical and cultural proximity, relations between these two post-communist states are limited by three factors: Historical Political Boundaries Kazakhstan’s continued … Continue reading →

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Elbegdorj Platform

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

[This post was researched and co-written by Brian White at The Mongolist blog.] Previous posts have offered an overview over the three candidates’ platforms, as well as of their foreign policy goals. Ten days before the election, President Ts Elbegdorj … Continue reading →

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Tweet-Up in Ulaanbaatar

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

I am inviting my Mongolian Twitter followers (and others interested) to meet in person on Friday, June 21st at 16:30h, at the American Center for Mongolian Studies in Ulaanbaatar (Rm 306, Center 34 Building, near Zanabazar Museum, location). Topics I will … Continue reading →

Posted in American Center for Mongolian Studies, Canada, International Relations, Politics, Presidential 2013, Research on Mongolia, Social Media, Ulaanbaatar | Tagged Julian Dierkes | 1 Comment

2013 Presidential Candidates: Foreign Policy Proposals

Posted on June 12, 2013 by miliate

With the election right around the corner, we thought it would be helpful to offer a brief comparison of the foreign policy proposals from the three candidates. Since setting foreign policy measures is one of the primary roles of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, Foreign Investment, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Nationalism, Politics, Presidential 2013 | Tagged Brandon Miliate | 5 Comments

Turkish Prime Minister’s Visit to Mongolia

Posted on May 9, 2013 by mendee

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Mongolia last month (April 11–12) is likely to result in closer bilateral economic cooperation in addition to the two countries’ already well-established cultural, educational and security ties. As is traditional for Turkish … Continue reading →

Posted in Bilateral Aid, Eurasia Daily Monitor, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Mongolia and ..., Turkey | Tagged MENDEE Jargalsaikhan | 1 Comment

Community of Democracies

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

Canadian engagement and Mongolian democracy on the eve of the ministerial conference of the Community of Democracies. Continue reading →

Posted in Bilateral Aid, Canada, Democracy, Development, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Ulaanbaatar | Tagged Julian Dierkes | Leave a comment

Democratization and Foreign Policy

Posted on February 1, 2013 by miliate

This is a small summary of the findings from my M.A. Thesis, completed in December 2012. I argued that Mongolia’s successful democratization allows the country leverage in deepening its relationship with the United States and Europe. This furthers the US … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Mongolia and ..., Politics, Research on Mongolia, United States | Tagged Brandon Miliate | Leave a comment

Foreign Investment to Mongolia: Restrictions, China, and Comparisons with Canada II

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Julian Dierkes

Is Mongolia’s Foreign Investment Law freezing FDI to that high-growth economy? Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Canada, Corruption, Economics, Foreign Investment, Foreign Policy, Governance, International Relations, JD Mining Governance, Mining, Mongolia and ..., Oyu Tolgoi, Policy | Tagged Julian Dierkes | 1 Comment

Small Power

Posted on December 28, 2012 by miliate

My thesis- written under the direction of Drs. Julian Dierkes and Brian Job- has been officially accepted by UBC, marking the completion of my M.A. Asia Pacific Policy Studies. I have included the abstract and link below, and in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Mongolia and ..., United States | Tagged Brandon Miliate | 1 Comment

FDI to Mongolia: Restrictions, China, and Comparisons with Canada

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Are there similarities between Foreign Investment Laws in Canada and Mongolia and what lessons does the Mongolian experience hold? Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Canada, Economics, Foreign Investment, Governance, International Relations, JD Mining Governance, Mining, Mongolia and ..., Oyu Tolgoi | Tagged Julian Dierkes | 7 Comments

Working Paper on Human Security of Mongolia

Posted on November 21, 2012 by mendee

I am posting the abstract and link of my recent paper, “Unkept Human Security Promises in Developing Countries: A Case of Mongolia,” which is published as a working paper series of the Central Asian Program. There are many weaknesses in … Continue reading →

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Sec. Hillary Clinton has finally Arrived…in UB

Posted on July 9, 2012 by miliate

Secretary of State Hilary Clinton came to Ulaanbaatar and demonstrated why Mongolia matters: democracy is rare in the immediate neighbourhour. Continue reading →

Posted in China, Democracy, Development, International Relations, Mongolia and ..., United States | Tagged Brandon Miliate | 1 Comment

MPRP Vote as Indication of Populism

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

The MPRP is Enkhbayar’s party and its appeal is populist. Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, Ikh Khural 2012, International Relations, JD Democratization, Mining, Nationalism, Party Politics, Politics, Populism | Tagged Julian Dierkes | 2 Comments

Regulating Foreign Investment Directly?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Julian Dierkes

Will we see resource populism in the upcoming parliamentary election? Yes! How much? That remains to be seen and will likely determine the likelihood of the adoption of nationalist policies in the resource sector. Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Elections, International Relations, JD Mining Governance, Mining, Mining, Oyu Tolgoi, Politics, Populism | Tagged Julian Dierkes | 2 Comments

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