ANU Mongolia Institute Seminar Series 2023
The ANU Mongolia Institute hosts an interdisciplinary series of presentations on Mongolia. Held monthly on a Friday starting at noon mostly, the sessions will typically include a 45 minute presentation of recent research or fieldwork on a topic related to Mongolia or the Mongolian diaspora, followed by an opportunity to chat and get caught up on what we’re all doing.
Most presentations will be fairly informal, and may include work-in-progress overviews or discussions of recent Mongolia-related conference highlights. Feel free to forward session announcements to other people who may be interested.
Mongolian foreign relations (this special seminar will be held on Wednesday 18 October)
International relations in the last three years have seen a minor stoppage under the effect of different factors, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic and global geopolitical confrontations, such as the Ukraine crisis. Despite this, the Mongolian government has kept pursuing a peaceful, independent, multi-pillared, and pragmatic foreign policy. The goal of Mongolia's foreign policy is to strengthen the country's independence and sovereignty by maintaining friendly relations with the rest of the world, developing political, economic, and social relations, while accelerating development. Mongolia has successfully developed friendly relations and cooperation with neighbouring superpowers Russia and China, including many Western and Eastern 'Third Neighbour' countries. Relations with the United Nations, international and regional organisations have deepened, while Mongolia’s participation in multilateral regional activities have increased, which has led to a strengthening of Mongolia’s reputation in the international arena.
About the speaker
Battogtokh Javzandolgor is based at the School of Politics, International Relations and Public Administration at National University of Mongolia. She has published more than 30 academic articles in leading international and Mongolian-based research journals on issues such as international law, international cooperation, and analysis of international agreements signed by Mongolia. Besides teaching and research, Dr. Javzandolgor takes an active leadership role in promoting social good in Mongolia, supporting the activities of Amnesty International and the Model United Nations meetings in Mongolia. Prof. Javzandolgor is a member of the board of the Asian International Law Association and has worked on the Encyclopedia of International Law in Asia.