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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · 1d

Both Mongolia's PM and Speaker are out. Weeks of infighting within the ruling party (MPP), the top brass leaders are both dismissed. Now a larger power vacuum is left in Mongolia's politics. Listen to our podcast and find out what happened and what comes next pca.st/dvqto9bm

Double Whammy: Mongolia’s Prime Minister and Parliament Speaker Ousted

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · 13d

What *effing coward! Just shows it is the incels who go into "law" enforcement, to feel some power over others.

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · 18d

100 days in office: It should have been smooth sailing for Zandanshatar Gombojov, the new prime minister of Mongolia. But, after losing the vote for party chairman, his legitimacy is further questioned. Now he seeks vengeance against those who wronged him. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

The Great State Mural - Mongolia Portrayed

Politics Podcast · Updated Biweekly · The Great State Mural: Mongolia Portrayed — is a biweekly podcast exploring the current state of social, political, and economic affairs in Mongolia, along with d...

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · 25d

I blame her and the Dems for running a bad campaign. She ran a safe campaign with Republican light messaging... So her grief might have been real but you ran a performative campaign and this is the result. She should have known this would happen, but she was just as smug as Clinton.

Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · 25d

Our City is probably the worst. I have never been to any central Asian capital city, but looking at them on Google maps at least they have enough grids. While we haven't made any efforts to plan out an expansion since the 80s.

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · 25d

I just love Ulaanbaatar's traffic. One of a kind in the world. #Mongolia #Institutionalincompentency

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Sep 17

After Charlie Kirk'assassination Right Wing influencers all over have started blaming the left, progressive movements -- even in Mongolia. But in Mongolia, left leaning movements don't have a higher presence to defend itself, we explore why that is in our latest episode pca.st/episode/6ebe...

Are there any progressive movements in Mongolia?

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Aug 20

Catch our latest episode of #GSM. We spoke with @radchenko.bsky.social about how Mongolia during its communist time played a role in fulfilling Soviet Russia's plan in global dominance.

Mongolia Focus @mongoliafocus.bsky.social · Aug 20

In most recent episode of “The Great State Mural: #Mongolia Portrayed” @ananddairtan.bsky.social and I speak to @radchenko.bsky.social about how the Mongolian People’s Republic fits into his “To Run the World: The Kremlin's Cold War Bid for Global Power”.
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From Kremlin to Mongolian Steppes: How Mongolia Played Role in Pushing The Soviet Union's Global Agenda

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Jul 22

While #Mongolia just celebrated its #Naadam Festival, the new government quietly pushed forward with major policy changes.

In the latest episode of Great State Mural, out tomorrow, we unpack what’s happening behind the scenes—and what it means for the country. pca.st/95mkou9z

The three talking heads of GSM - deep dive into explaining Mongolian folk tradition of 'Three Universals'

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Jul 3

What a shit conspiracy theory piece of story is this! They make out 64 year old Iranian woman whose family supported the Shah, and was detained by ICE as though she is a sleeper agent for the current Iranian Government. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/u...

Amid Warnings of Iranian Terrorism, a History of Failed ‘C Team’ Plots

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Jun 18

Our second episode of Great State Mural is up with @mongoliafocus.bsky.social. We talked about the new prime minister of Mongolia, Zandanshatar. Unfortunately, shit happened, and we lost most of the audio, so we scrapped it and put out an introductory episode about the podcast. pca.st/5dwlbede

Who we are and why this podcast?

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Jun 13

I wrote about who will be the next PM of #Mongolia, how he got here, and what challenges await him. And also what the protest organizers said he should do to be a leader for the Mongolian people. asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Mon...

Mongolia's new PM vows to be 'truthful' after predecessor's downfall

Zandanshatar Gombojav seeks to restore credibility as economic challenges loom

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Mongolia Focus @mongoliafocus.bsky.social · Jun 12

Earlier this afternoon Pres Khurelsukh formally introduced G Zandschantar as a nominee for Prime Minister.
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#Mongolia #MGLpoli

Г.Занданшатар: Өмнөх Засгийн газрын бодлогыг үгүйсгээд байж болохгүй | News.MN

Нүүрс химийн болон алт боловсруулах үйлдвэрийг дотоодын хөрөнгө оруулалт болон олон улсын хамтын ажиллагаанд тулгуурлан хөгжүүлэх шаардлагатай.

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Jun 11

This was one of my passion projects, and finally we got it up and running. We launched our inaugural podcast, focusing on Mongolia's political and social issues, in collaboration with my two highly intelligent friends. The podcast is called "The Great State Mural" (working title). pca.st/9nl8wyfj

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Kenny Linden @kennylinden.bsky.social · Jun 9

Fuck AI

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Jun 9

The ruling Mongolian People's Party congress voted to nominate the former Speaker Zandanshatar as the new PM. isee.mn/n/79154

Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Jun 9

The former speaker of parliament appears to be the Mongolian People's Party's preferred candidate for the new prime minister. #Mongolia #Internationalpolitics www.polit.mn/a/107916

Г.Занданшатарыг Ерөнхий сайдад нэр дэвшүүллээ

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Jun 5

Sadly no.

Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Jun 5

I believe at this time they just need to nominate a woman to the position. It was time Oyun-Erdene to step down, and I think it is time to put a woman. Uchral is the obvious pick, but he is their golden boy, they would not want him to be dragged out in the mud, before the presidential or 2028 vote.

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Mongolia Focus @mongoliafocus.bsky.social · Jun 5

iSee reports that party council meeting originally scheduled today to select nominee for Prime Minister, has been postponed.
Unclear what that means for party congress meant to formalize nomination envisioned for tomorrow.
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МАН-ын удирдлагууд Ерөнхий сайдад нэр дэвшигч дээрээ тохирч чадахгүй байгаа тул Удирдах зөвлөлийн хурлаа хойшлуулжээ | iSee.mn

МАН-ын Удирдах зөвлөлийн хуралдааныг өнөөдөр /2025.06.04/ товлосон ч хойшлуулсан байна. Тус хуралдаанаар Ерөнхий сайдад нэр дэвшигчийг тодруулна. Гэвч МАН-ын у...

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ᠮᠥᠩᠬᠡ ᠨᠠᠷᠠᠨ / Münkhnaran Bayarlkhagva @morientalist.bsky.social · Jun 5

I chuckled a little bit... 😅

But it is ok. There is enough "Mongolia- horse-as-diplomatic-gift" content on Netflix anyways. Low hanging ... mane, so to speak 🐴

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Mongolia Focus @mongoliafocus.bsky.social · Jun 3

The Guardian on end of Oyun-Erdene's time as Prime Minister.
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Mongolia PM resigns after losing confidence vote that followed weeks of protests

Critics had called for Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai to step down after reports of his son’s lavish spending

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Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Jun 2

Mongolia's PM, Oyun-Erdene, ousted. Losing the vote of confidence in parliament only receiving 44 votes out 125(126) from the MPs.

Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Jun 2

Some people wait in the dead of night to watch the Premier league or UFC due to the time difference. I am waiting to see if Mongolia's parliament is going to show confidence or no confidence for the Prime Minister. Democracy at work.

Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Jun 2

Some people wait in the dead of night to watch the Premier league or UFC due to the time difference. I am waiting to see if Mongolia's parliament is going to show confidence or no confidence for the Prime Minister. Democracy at work.

Anand Tumurtogoo @ananddairtan.bsky.social · Jun 2

#Mongolia's parliament will vote today on a vote of confidence for Prime Minister #Oyun-Erdene. Last week, the ruling party decided the Prime Minister should resign. However, after much political handwringing, Oyun-Erdene has decided that parliament should decide his fate. ikon.mn/n/3f65 #politics

Байнгын хороо, чуулганы хуралдааны санал хураалтаас Ерөнхий сайд өөрийгөө хасуулах санал гаргав

- Төрийн байгуулалтын байнгын хорооны хуралдаанаар Ерөнхий сайдад итгэл хүлээлгэх тухай тогтоолын төслийг хэлэлцэж байна.

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