For at least a century, the idea that democracy is a universal good has been an article of faith for American policy makers. Paula Sabloff challenges this conventional wisdom about who wants democracy and why.
Some 100 years ago, Mongolia gained independence from Qing China, and more than 20 years ago it removed itself from the collapsing Soviet Bloc. Since then, the country has been undergoing momentous social, economic and political changes.
This powerful, inclusive book introduces readers to modern Mongolia through the stories of young leaders fighting to make their country a better, more democratic place.
Mongolia is a multi-party parliamentary democracy. In the June presidential elections, incumbent Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj of the Democratic Party won reelection with 50.23 percent of the vote.
A Thousand Steps to Parliament traces how the complicated, contradictory paths to political representation that women in Mongolia must walk mirror those the world over.
State of Democracy in Central Asia: A Comparative Study
A Thousand Steps to Parliament traces how the complicated, contradictory paths to political representation that women in Mongolia must walk mirror those the world over.
Old Patterns, New Challenges Ole Bruun, Ole Odgaard. Contents ListofFigures ListofTables Acknowledgements Note on Spelling and Illustrations Introduction: Climbing out of the Black Hole The Mongols, Their Land and History RolfGilberg ...
Congratulating the People of Mongolia on the 5th Anniversary of the First Democratic Multiparty Elections Held in Mongolia on July...
The government took few steps to punish officials who committed abuses, and there was an atmosphere of official impunity.