Category Archives: JD Democratization

Russians AND THEIR NEIGHBOURS still struggling to end authoritarianism?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Julian Dierkes

Authoritarianism still reigns in Russia and its neighbours, or so argues Mark Mackinnon of the Globe & Mail. Well, most of its neighbours as Mongolia is the fascinating exception to that pattern. Continue reading →

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Resources Available to Mongolian MPs

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Julian Dierkes

What resources do Mongolian MPs have in carrying out their parliamentary duties. Continue reading →

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The Legislative Process in Mongolia

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Julian Dierkes

How does the Ikh Khural pass laws? Continue reading →

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Mongolia: A Sultanistic Democracy?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Julian Dierkes

Is Mongolia (at risk of becoming) a sultanistic democracy, dominated by patronage politics that are largely focused on maintenance of power for parties, without engaging in any political or policy-specific debates? Continue reading →

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