Mongolia - European Union Relations

Mongolia is a country situated in North-east Asia which faces ongoing political and development challenges. Whilst having transformed itself from a one-party socialist state to a multi-party democracy, it continues to face the difficulties that post-socialist countries face on the road of transition, with obstacles concerning social justice and attempts to lunge to its recent authoritarian past. Mongolia's relations with the European Union are vital in terms of gauging its economic and political preferences. The EU has consistently supported Mongolia's democracy, social and economic transformation and its transition from the very beginning, and is actively developing development cooperation with Mongolia since 1993. Mongolia having proceeded along the democratic path fairly steadily and witnessing an emerging political elite untainted by any association with the communist past, the relations it has with an organization publicly highlighting its respect for democratic principles and human rights will shed light on its future trajectory. This book aims to fill the gap in the existing academic literature with regard to Mongolian foreign policy in general and with the EU in particular.