Mongolia Focus
@mongoliafocus.bsky.social
Commenting on developments in contemporary #Mongolia and announcing new blog posts offering such analyses.
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@dierkes.bsky.social posting here.
mongoliafocus.com with nearly 900 posts since 2011.
@dierkes.bsky.social posting here.
Lots of ongoing media discussion in #Mongolia abt parl ad hoc cmtte report on #OyuTolgoi.
With @ananddairtan.bsky.social & Dolgion, we considered political context in our last podcast episode.
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e017
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With @ananddairtan.bsky.social & Dolgion, we considered political context in our last podcast episode.
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e017
⛏️🇲🇳🎙️
Episode 17: Mongolia Questions Rio Again — Agula Media
www.agulamedia.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Lots of ongoing media discussion in #Mongolia abt parl ad hoc cmtte report on #OyuTolgoi.
With @ananddairtan.bsky.social & Dolgion, we considered political context in our last podcast episode.
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e017
⛏️🇲🇳🎙️
With @ananddairtan.bsky.social & Dolgion, we considered political context in our last podcast episode.
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e017
⛏️🇲🇳🎙️
Trams are long overdue to relieve Ulaanbaatar congestion and air pollution. Here's the North-South vision.
ikon.mn/n/3kj7
#Mongolia
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#Mongolia
“Улаанбаатар трамвай” төсөл хэрэгжсэнээр зуслангийн бүсээс Сүхбаатарын талбай хүртэл 29 минут зорчино
“Улаанбаатар трамвай” төсөл хэрэгжсэнээр зуслангийн бүсээс Сүхбаатарын талбай хүртэл 29 минут зорчино
ikon.mn
January 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Trams are long overdue to relieve Ulaanbaatar congestion and air pollution. Here's the North-South vision.
ikon.mn/n/3kj7
#Mongolia
ikon.mn/n/3kj7
#Mongolia
Twice-weekly direct Toronto-Ulaanbaatar flights this summer!!!
isee.mn/n/86219
isee.mn/n/86219
Канадын "Air Transat" компани Торонто-Улаанбаатар чиглэлд шууд нислэг хийдэг болно | iSee.mn
2026 оны хамгийн онцлох үйл явдлуудын нэг нь Канадын Air Transat компанийн Торонто-Улаанбаатарын шууд нислэгийн н...
isee.mn
January 6, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Twice-weekly direct Toronto-Ulaanbaatar flights this summer!!!
isee.mn/n/86219
isee.mn/n/86219
Happy new year!
Last year was a year of transitions for #Mongolia Focus, but thank you for continuing to read our posts!
mongoliafocus.com/2026/01/mong...
Last year was a year of transitions for #Mongolia Focus, but thank you for continuing to read our posts!
mongoliafocus.com/2026/01/mong...
Posts and readers of our blog in 2025.
By Julian Dierkes It was a big year for the blog because we moved from the original home at the Univ of British Columbia to our own domain as I moved from UBC to the University of Mannheim. This move ...
mongoliafocus.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Happy new year!
Last year was a year of transitions for #Mongolia Focus, but thank you for continuing to read our posts!
mongoliafocus.com/2026/01/mong...
Last year was a year of transitions for #Mongolia Focus, but thank you for continuing to read our posts!
mongoliafocus.com/2026/01/mong...
In our Christmas episode, @ananddairtan.bsky.social & I speak to Tegshbayar D about a special kind of gifting in #Mongolia, #corruption.
Happy holidays!
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e016
Happy holidays!
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e016
Episode 16: Corruption — Agula Media
www.agulamedia.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
In our Christmas episode, @ananddairtan.bsky.social & I speak to Tegshbayar D about a special kind of gifting in #Mongolia, #corruption.
Happy holidays!
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e016
Happy holidays!
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e016
In recollecting 2008 stand-off w/ 🇷🇺 over control of gas station network, frm 🇲🇳 PM S Bayar recounts pointing to parliamentary authority in rejecting demand.
isee.mn/n/85804
Episode = instance of #Mongolia active resistance against 🇷🇺 .
mongoliafocus.com/2022/11/russ...
#MGLfp #MGLpoli
isee.mn/n/85804
Episode = instance of #Mongolia active resistance against 🇷🇺 .
mongoliafocus.com/2022/11/russ...
#MGLfp #MGLpoli
С.Баяр: Путин Монголд 100 клонк байгуулж өгөөд хариуд нь Асгатын ордыг авна гэхэд нь "Парламент шийднэ" гэж хэлээд уур цухлыг нь хөдөлгөж байв | iSee.mn
Шатахуун хомстож нөхцөл байдал хүндэрсэн өдрүүд үргэлжилсээр байна. Манай улсын хувьд нийт шатахууны 98 хувийг ОХУ-аас импортлодог. Харин үлдсэн 2 хувийг БНХАУ...
isee.mn
December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In recollecting 2008 stand-off w/ 🇷🇺 over control of gas station network, frm 🇲🇳 PM S Bayar recounts pointing to parliamentary authority in rejecting demand.
isee.mn/n/85804
Episode = instance of #Mongolia active resistance against 🇷🇺 .
mongoliafocus.com/2022/11/russ...
#MGLfp #MGLpoli
isee.mn/n/85804
Episode = instance of #Mongolia active resistance against 🇷🇺 .
mongoliafocus.com/2022/11/russ...
#MGLfp #MGLpoli
Some protests in Ulaanbaatar focused on fuel shortages, but also Democratic Party ire over appointment of deputy ministers.
ikon.mn/n/3k98
#Mongolia #MGLpoli
ikon.mn/n/3k98
#Mongolia #MGLpoli
ЖАГСААЛ: "Дэд сайд нарыг буцаан татаж, бензин шатахууны хомсдолыг долоо хоногийн дотор шийд"
-Жагсагчдын зүгээс "Дэд сайд дэд саад хэнд ч хэрэггүй хоолны сав", "Засгийн газар огцор арай арай", "Сахил хүртээд шал дордов гэгчээр 126 гишүүнтэй болоод яг яасан юм бэ" зэргээр байр сууриа илэрхийлж...
ikon.mn
December 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Some protests in Ulaanbaatar focused on fuel shortages, but also Democratic Party ire over appointment of deputy ministers.
ikon.mn/n/3k98
#Mongolia #MGLpoli
ikon.mn/n/3k98
#Mongolia #MGLpoli
#Mongolia parliament has (once again) held hearings abt benefits that accrue from #OyuTolgoi copper project.
Zorig B asks for an emphasis on comprehensive understanding of benefits.
mongoliafocus.com/2025/12/gues...
Zorig B asks for an emphasis on comprehensive understanding of benefits.
mongoliafocus.com/2025/12/gues...
Ad Hoc parliamentary committee discusses OT dividends
By Zorig Bat-Erdene An ad hoc committee established by the Mongolian Parliament recently held hearings on the Oyu Tolgoi (OT) Investment Agreement, bringing together nearly 300 participants. Attendees...
mongoliafocus.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
#Mongolia parliament has (once again) held hearings abt benefits that accrue from #OyuTolgoi copper project.
Zorig B asks for an emphasis on comprehensive understanding of benefits.
mongoliafocus.com/2025/12/gues...
Zorig B asks for an emphasis on comprehensive understanding of benefits.
mongoliafocus.com/2025/12/gues...
Mongolian judge Erdenebalsuren Damdinsuren on list of ICC officials sanctioned by US for Netanyahu arrest warrant.
ikon.mn/n/3k7u
#MGLfp
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#MGLfp
АНУ-ын засаг захиргаа Олон Улсын Эрүүгийн Шүүхэд ажилладаг Монголын шүүгчийн эсрэг хориг арга хэмжээ зарлалаа
Олон Улсын Эрүүгийн Шүүхэд (ОУЭШ) ажилладаг Монгол улсын шүүгчийг хориг арга хэмжээгээр шийтгэж байгаагаа АНУ-ын төрийн нарийн бичгийн дарга Марко Рубио өнөөдөр мэдэгджээ.
ikon.mn
December 22, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Mongolian judge Erdenebalsuren Damdinsuren on list of ICC officials sanctioned by US for Netanyahu arrest warrant.
ikon.mn/n/3k7u
#MGLfp
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#MGLfp
@songsforhorses.com No playlist to go with the book is there?
December 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
@songsforhorses.com No playlist to go with the book is there?
One of the "survivors" (if that's what they are) in Pluribus is Mongolian? Otgonbayar? Well, the world must be safe then!
December 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
One of the "survivors" (if that's what they are) in Pluribus is Mongolian? Otgonbayar? Well, the world must be safe then!
I learned from @ananddairtan.bsky.social & Dolgion abt Team #Mongolia success in #PhysicalAsia show. We talk nomadism, teamwork and national identity. Hear me sing and eagles cry!
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e015
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e015
December 10, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I learned from @ananddairtan.bsky.social & Dolgion abt Team #Mongolia success in #PhysicalAsia show. We talk nomadism, teamwork and national identity. Hear me sing and eagles cry!
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e015
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e015
Bet you've never really thought abt Cuba-#Mongolia relations. Well, @ladybolor.bsky.social has!
Not just fraternal socialist bilateralism, but a bit of a strategic entree for 🇲🇳 to S America.
thediplomat.com/2025/12/mong...
🇨🇺🤝🇲🇳
#MGLfp
Not just fraternal socialist bilateralism, but a bit of a strategic entree for 🇲🇳 to S America.
thediplomat.com/2025/12/mong...
🇨🇺🤝🇲🇳
#MGLfp
Mongolia and Cuba’s Diplomatic Relations: Past, Present, and Future
Ulaanbaatar’s Cuba diplomacy encapsulates the country’s past as well as its many changes in going from a socialist system to a multi-party democracy today.
thediplomat.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Bet you've never really thought abt Cuba-#Mongolia relations. Well, @ladybolor.bsky.social has!
Not just fraternal socialist bilateralism, but a bit of a strategic entree for 🇲🇳 to S America.
thediplomat.com/2025/12/mong...
🇨🇺🤝🇲🇳
#MGLfp
Not just fraternal socialist bilateralism, but a bit of a strategic entree for 🇲🇳 to S America.
thediplomat.com/2025/12/mong...
🇨🇺🤝🇲🇳
#MGLfp
Holiday reading has arrived.
@songsforhorses.com
@songsforhorses.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Holiday reading has arrived.
@songsforhorses.com
@songsforhorses.com
Well, obviously...
Mein Top-Podcast 2025
Spotify
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December 6, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Well, obviously...
#Mongolia keeps sliding in @vdeminstitute.bsky.social evaluation, now down to "electoral autocracy".
What role does an increasing _sense_ of oppression leading to self-censorship play?
mongoliafocus.com/2025/12/self...
#MGLpoli
What role does an increasing _sense_ of oppression leading to self-censorship play?
mongoliafocus.com/2025/12/self...
#MGLpoli
Mongolians appear to be self-censoring public expression of opions
If Mongolians are self-censoring due to feared sanctions (trolls and arrest), then democracy may be at greater risk than I had thought.
mongoliafocus.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
#Mongolia keeps sliding in @vdeminstitute.bsky.social evaluation, now down to "electoral autocracy".
What role does an increasing _sense_ of oppression leading to self-censorship play?
mongoliafocus.com/2025/12/self...
#MGLpoli
What role does an increasing _sense_ of oppression leading to self-censorship play?
mongoliafocus.com/2025/12/self...
#MGLpoli
"Council for Protection of Rights of People with Disabilities" being reconfigured in #Mongolia with more NGO involvement.
Many episodes of "Untold" podcast abt life with disabilities in Mongolia still very relevant.
mongoliafocus.com/category/peo...
#MGLpoli
Many episodes of "Untold" podcast abt life with disabilities in Mongolia still very relevant.
mongoliafocus.com/category/peo...
#MGLpoli
People with Disabilities Archives - Mongolia Focus
mongoliafocus.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
"Council for Protection of Rights of People with Disabilities" being reconfigured in #Mongolia with more NGO involvement.
Many episodes of "Untold" podcast abt life with disabilities in Mongolia still very relevant.
mongoliafocus.com/category/peo...
#MGLpoli
Many episodes of "Untold" podcast abt life with disabilities in Mongolia still very relevant.
mongoliafocus.com/category/peo...
#MGLpoli
If #Mongolia #democracy is backsliding, what role could self-censorship be playing and why are Mongolians self-censoring?
mongoliafocus.com/2025/12/self...
#MGLpoli
mongoliafocus.com/2025/12/self...
#MGLpoli
Mongolians appear to be self-censoring public expression of opions
If Mongolians are self-censoring due to feared sanctions (trolls and arrest), then democracy may be at greater risk than I had thought.
mongoliafocus.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:07 AM
If #Mongolia #democracy is backsliding, what role could self-censorship be playing and why are Mongolians self-censoring?
mongoliafocus.com/2025/12/self...
#MGLpoli
mongoliafocus.com/2025/12/self...
#MGLpoli
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3. BEKTER
Bekter est un des frères de Chinggis Khan. Bekter est un fantôme. Bekter est ce frère que Temüjin a assassiné. 1/15
#MongolAdvent #mongolsky #calavhist
3. BEKTER
Bekter est un des frères de Chinggis Khan. Bekter est un fantôme. Bekter est ce frère que Temüjin a assassiné. 1/15
#MongolAdvent #mongolsky #calavhist
December 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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3. BEKTER
Bekter est un des frères de Chinggis Khan. Bekter est un fantôme. Bekter est ce frère que Temüjin a assassiné. 1/15
#MongolAdvent #mongolsky #calavhist
3. BEKTER
Bekter est un des frères de Chinggis Khan. Bekter est un fantôme. Bekter est ce frère que Temüjin a assassiné. 1/15
#MongolAdvent #mongolsky #calavhist
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Le début du #MongolAdvent #calavhist, c'est ici : 👇👇👇
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1. ALAN QO'A
Alan Qo'a (Alan la Belle) est l'ancêtre – à la 8e ou à la 11e génération, selon les versions – de Chinggis Khan. Fille de Qorildai de la maison des Qori Tumad et de Barqujin Qo'a, elle est l'épouse Dobun Mergen (Dobun le Bon Viseur). 1/12
#MongolAdvent #mongolsky #calavhist
1. ALAN QO'A
Alan Qo'a (Alan la Belle) est l'ancêtre – à la 8e ou à la 11e génération, selon les versions – de Chinggis Khan. Fille de Qorildai de la maison des Qori Tumad et de Barqujin Qo'a, elle est l'épouse Dobun Mergen (Dobun le Bon Viseur). 1/12
#MongolAdvent #mongolsky #calavhist
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Le début du #MongolAdvent #calavhist, c'est ici : 👇👇👇
During 25th General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention, #Mongolia elected member of World Heritage Committee through 2029.
whc.unesco.org/en/statespar...
#MGLfp
whc.unesco.org/en/statespar...
#MGLfp
Mongolia - UNESCO World Heritage Convention
Mongolia - UNESCO World Heritage Convention
whc.unesco.org
November 27, 2025 at 7:53 AM
During 25th General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention, #Mongolia elected member of World Heritage Committee through 2029.
whc.unesco.org/en/statespar...
#MGLfp
whc.unesco.org/en/statespar...
#MGLfp
Over past two months, factional infighting in Mongolian People's Party meant govt crisis. Now, N Uchral elected party chair and parl speaker. Will he re-unite party, secure govt?
I discuss w/ @ananddairtan.bsky.social & Dolgion.
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e014
#MGLpoli #Mongolia
I discuss w/ @ananddairtan.bsky.social & Dolgion.
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e014
#MGLpoli #Mongolia
Episode 14: Will the new leader of Mongolian People's Party bring unity to the Party? — Agula Media
www.agulamedia.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Over past two months, factional infighting in Mongolian People's Party meant govt crisis. Now, N Uchral elected party chair and parl speaker. Will he re-unite party, secure govt?
I discuss w/ @ananddairtan.bsky.social & Dolgion.
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e014
#MGLpoli #Mongolia
I discuss w/ @ananddairtan.bsky.social & Dolgion.
www.agulamedia.com/podcast/e014
#MGLpoli #Mongolia
Incoming #OyuTolgoi CEO Munkhsukh S has black belt in Jiu Jutsu and is official w/ 🇲🇳 Jiu Jutsu Fed.
Australians appointing a Mongolian CEO?
#PhysicalAsia already having an impact!
Australians appointing a Mongolian CEO?
#PhysicalAsia already having an impact!
a man in a white shirt stands next to another man in a black suit
ALT: a man in a white shirt stands next to another man in a black suit
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November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Incoming #OyuTolgoi CEO Munkhsukh S has black belt in Jiu Jutsu and is official w/ 🇲🇳 Jiu Jutsu Fed.
Australians appointing a Mongolian CEO?
#PhysicalAsia already having an impact!
Australians appointing a Mongolian CEO?
#PhysicalAsia already having an impact!
Seems like Munkhsukh S has been named 1st Mongolian CEO of #OyuTolgoi to start in Feb 2026.
As Bold B's promotion through Rio Tinto ranks has been, Munkhsukh's prominence of significant symbolic importance for company's standing in the country.
www.ot.mn/mn/news/%D0%...
As Bold B's promotion through Rio Tinto ranks has been, Munkhsukh's prominence of significant symbolic importance for company's standing in the country.
www.ot.mn/mn/news/%D0%...
PDF сонгоно уу
https://www.ot.mn/mn/news/гүйцэтгэх-захирлаар-сүхбаатарын-мөн
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Seems like Munkhsukh S has been named 1st Mongolian CEO of #OyuTolgoi to start in Feb 2026.
As Bold B's promotion through Rio Tinto ranks has been, Munkhsukh's prominence of significant symbolic importance for company's standing in the country.
www.ot.mn/mn/news/%D0%...
As Bold B's promotion through Rio Tinto ranks has been, Munkhsukh's prominence of significant symbolic importance for company's standing in the country.
www.ot.mn/mn/news/%D0%...
O Corff über 100 Jahre mongolische Verfassungen bei der Jahrestagung der 🇩🇪🇲🇳Gesellschaft. Interessanterweise besonders auch ästhetische Aspekte.
November 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
O Corff über 100 Jahre mongolische Verfassungen bei der Jahrestagung der 🇩🇪🇲🇳Gesellschaft. Interessanterweise besonders auch ästhetische Aspekte.