Bolor Lkhaajav

Ulan Bator, United States

Researcher, Analyst, and Writer at The Diplomat Magazine

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Articles

The Fall of Mongolia’s Coalition Government

3 weeks ago | buff.ly | Bolor Lkhaajav

A youth-driven protest succeeded in toppling Oyun-Erdene and the coalition government. But what comes next? Subscribe for ads-free reading On June 3, a vote of the State Great Hural – Mongolia’s parliament – led to the resignation of Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai and his government. The Mongolian youth movement, which had protested for 21 days straight, succeeded in toppling the 10-month-old coalition government.
The Fall of Mongolia’s Coalition Government

3 weeks ago | thediplomat.com | Bolor Lkhaajav

A youth-driven protest succeeded in toppling Oyun-Erdene and the coalition government. But what comes next? Subscribe for ads-free reading On June 3, a vote of the State Great Hural – Mongolia’s parliament – led to the resignation of Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai and his government. The Mongolian youth movement, which had protested for 21 days straight, succeeded in toppling the 10-month-old coalition government.
Mongolia’s Youth Protests Lead to Political Shenanigans - Tribune Content Agency

1 month ago | tribunecontentagency.com | Bolor Lkhaajav

After two straight weeks of youth protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, Mongolia’s political atmosphere has taken a sharp turn as instability mounts and prime minister contenders battle for power. While Mongolia’s young protestors have successfully mobilized a peaceful protest that seems set to result in a change of government, internal political dynamics and oligarchic interests are also at play here.
Mongolia’s Youth Protests Lead to Political Shenanigans

1 month ago | thediplomat.com | Bolor Lkhaajav

Various political factions are attempting to seize the advantage amid organic protests seeking the prime minister’s ouster. Subscribe for ads-free reading After two straight weeks of youth protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, Mongolia’s political atmosphere has taken a sharp turn as instability mounts and prime minister contenders battle for power.
How the End of World War II Changed Mongolia’s Fate

1 month ago | thediplomat.com | Bolor Lkhaajav

The events surrounding the end of WWII cemented Mongolia’s national independence and sovereignty. Subscribe for ads-free reading This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces’ – the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Soviet Union – defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II in 1945. In the general historical narrative, this era marked the beginning of a rule-based international order but also a start of another long conflict: the Cold War.
Does Mongolia Need an Aviation Fuel Deal With Russia?

1 month ago | thediplomat.com | Bolor Lkhaajav

Mongolia is embarking on a major deal to secure a 20-year supply of aviation fuel from Russia. The goal of the agreement is to dodge fuel interruptions caused by external disturbances over which Mongolia has no control. Yet the Mongolian public and legislature view the deal as premature, and critics say the timing of the agreement may not best suit Mongolia’s national interest at the moment.
Mongolia’s Central Asia Connection: Kazakhstan - Tribune Content Agency

Mar 20, 2025 | tribunecontentagency.com | Bolor Lkhaajav

In 2024, Mongolia and Kazakhstan elevated their traditional friendly relations to a new level: a strategic partnership. The upgraded relationship between Ulaanbaatar and Astana is one example of how landlocked Mongolia navigates geopolitical challenges to expand its political and economic ties with “third neighbors” – including partners in Central Asia.
Mongolia’s Central Asia Connection: Kazakhstan

Mar 20, 2025 | thediplomat.com | Bolor Lkhaajav

In 2024, Mongolia and Kazakhstan elevated their traditional friendly relations to a new level: a strategic partnership. The upgraded relationship between Ulaanbaatar and Astana is one example of how landlocked Mongolia navigates geopolitical challenges to expand its political and economic ties with “third neighbors” – including partners in Central Asia.
Mongolia looks to third neighbours for energy reform

Mar 15, 2025 | eastasiaforum.org | Bolor Lkhaajav

Mongolian policymakers are embarking on energy reform that aims to diversify energy sources and work on issues like improving energy infrastructure and decreasing air pollution. The government has proposed ‘14 mega projects’ which will require support from Mongolia’s immediate neighbours — Russia and China — and are also heavily dependent on other nations for financial and technical assistance. These areas are an inseparable aspect of Mongolia’s transition to energy reform.
UNICEF and Children’s Wellness and Protection in Mongolia

Mar 11, 2025 | thediplomat.com | Bolor Lkhaajav

UNICEF has been one of the important international bodies working in Mongolia. As an agency that works to protect and the improve the livelihood of children around the world, UNICEF has made efforts in assisting Mongolia to cope with environmental, social, and some cultural challenges during its modernization process.