After Russia, Mongolia was the second country in the world that turned to communism in the early 20th century, and it was the second country that, through peaceful means, brought an end to communism in 1991.
Through democratic reform, Mongolia adopted a constitution and established a parliamentary democracy.
Today, Mongolia has taken on a geopolitical importance that it has not had since the days of Genghis Khan. It is now its own political entity, completely independent of its historical overlords, the Chinese and Manchurian emperors and, most of the 20th century, the Russians.
Mongolia’s strategic geopolitical importance lies in its outsized mineral wealth, which today is still largely untapped, and its geographic location which serves as a buffer between the two super states, China and Russia.
But most importantly, Mongolia is the only vibrant democracy in a region known for its dictatorial rulers and autocratic political systems.
Mongolians are active and enthusiastic participants in the democratic process which greatly contributes to the countrys political stability.
Today, Mongolia has taken on a geopolitical importance that it has not had since the days of Genghis Khan. It is now its own political entity, completely independent of its historical overlords, the Chinese and Manchurian emperors and, most of the 20th century, the Russians.
Mongolia’s strategic geopolitical importance lies in its outsized mineral wealth, which today is still largely untapped, and its geographic location which serves as a buffer between the two super states, China and Russia.
But most importantly, Mongolia is the only vibrant democracy in a region known for its dictatorial rulers and autocratic political systems.
Mongolians are active and enthusiastic participants in the democratic process which greatly contributes to the countrys political stability.
