Mongolia and the United States: A Diplomatic History

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Contents Acronyms vii Glossary of Mongolian Terms ix Introduction xi Chapter 1: Early Encounters 1 Chapter 2: Establishing Diplomatic Relations 17 Chapter 3: Supporting Democracy 37 Chapter 4: Partnering on Development 61 Chapter 5: Building Commercial Ties 87 Chapter 6: Promoting Security 101 Chapter 7: Sustaining People-to-People Relationships 117 Chapter 8: Looking Ahead 141 Annexes Key Agreements between the United States and Mongolia, 1987–2012 153 US Ambassadors and Heads of Agencies in Mongolia, 1987–2012 155 US-Mongolia Joint Statement Issued at the White House, June 16, 2011 157 US Senate Resolution on Mongolia, Sponsored by Senators Kerry, 161 McCain, Murkowski, and Webb, June 17, 2011 Major Sources and Further Reading 165 Acknowledgments 171 Index 175 About the Author 187 vi Contents ...