Peter Bittner
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Berkeley, CA, United States
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Past articles by Peter:
Mongolia's March Against Corruption
The view from Sukhbaatar Square during a series of mass protests. → Read More
Mongolia's Crisis of Democracy Continues
The parliamentary speaker has resigned, the latest twist in Mongolia's long-simmering political scandals. → Read More
Mongolia Wrestles With Violence Against Women
In Mongolia, a pivotal national report on violence against women and a call for men to be allies. → Read More
Mongolia’s #MeToo Movement
Mongolia’s viral #OpenYourEyes campaign brings attention, but can it spur changes to combat gender-based violence? → Read More
On the Mongolian Campaign Trail
An on-the-ground look at campaigning and voting in Mongolia's tight presidential race. → Read More
A Conversation With Mongolia's Foreign Minister Tsend Munkh-Orgil
Mongolian Minister of Foreign Affairs Tsend Munkh-Orgil gives an exclusive interview to The Diplomat. → Read More
The World Sumo Championships in Mongolia
Mongolia hosts its first major international competition for a sport in which its athletes shine. → Read More
The Herding Life in Mongolia
A look at the daily life of nomads 100 km outside of Ulaanbaatar. → Read More
The Naadam Festival: Mongolia's Games
This showcase of Mongolian culture has been celebrated for hundred of years. → Read More
Mongolia Celebrates Naadam, Prepares to Host ASEM Summit
Amid summer sports festival, the country readies for the largest event in modern Mongolian history. → Read More
Interview: Mongolian Foreign Minister Lundeg Purevsuren
The minister discusses the ASEM summit, the elections in Mongolia, and relations with China, Russia, and the U.S. → Read More
Mongolian People’s Party Routs Democratic Party in Parliamentary Elections
Independent observers called the election orderly and competitive, but tainted by last-minute electoral legislation. → Read More
Mongolia Votes
The Diplomat's Peter Bittner provides a first-hand look at election day in Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar. → Read More
Tensions High as Mongolians Cast Ballots in Parliamentary Elections
Fears of potential unrest have led the capital city to ban public assembly, alcohol sales. → Read More
China, Russia, Mongolia Sign Long-Awaited Economic Partnership Agreement
The below-the-radar trilateral deal could have lasting effects on the region → Read More
A Change of Address for Mongolia
Mongolia sets precedent with plans for adoption of new three-word address system this summer. → Read More
US Cabinet Officials Pull Out of China Cyber Talks After Orlando Shooting
As U.S. representatives attended to the domestic crisis; meetings in Beijing moved to the sub-ministerial level. → Read More
China’s Vice Premier Promotes Silk Road Economic Belt on 4-Country Tour
Zhang Gaoli sought to drum up interest in the ambitious trade and infrastructure network in the Caucasus. → Read More
US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue: Key Takeaways
Small victories achieved, but large gaps remain between the U.S. and China on a number of policy fronts. → Read More
US Secretary of State Lauds Mongolia’s Democracy, Calls for Greater Transparency
In his day-long visit ahead of U.S.-China talks, Kerry struck a balance of high praise and mild criticism. → Read More