A Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies team traveled to Mongolia for a regional engagement in fall 2023. The visit aimed to strengthen ties with the Mongolian Institute for Strategic Studies (ISS) and explore opportunities for future collaboration. The delegation—composed of leaders, faculty, and staff—initiated a new dialogue on shared security challenges. The effort stemmed from a project by Mendee Jargalsaikhan, a DKI APCSS alumnus, and came to life in under a year.
Jargalsaikhan, director of ISS and a graduate of CSC 23-1, envisioned creating a platform for Mongolian and U.S. scholars to discuss mutual security interests and apply APCSS’s educational approach in Mongolia.
During discussions at ISS headquarters in Ulaanbaatar, participants addressed strategic regional issues, particularly related to Russia and China. Representing DKI APCSS, U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Yvonne Yang and Dr. Lukas Filler shared perspectives on Mongolia’s holistic approach to sovereignty and diplomacy.
The exchange provided updates on current initiatives and offered valuable insights into Mongolia’s security environment, furthering mutual understanding and cooperation.
At a reunion hosted by the U.S. Embassy’s deputy chief of mission, the DKI APCSS Mongolia Alumni Association showcased its commitment and impact. Col. (Ret.) Dorjjugder Munkh-Ochir, the association’s president, highlighted its role in supporting Mongolia’s national security, including drafting key strategic documents.
With nearly 300 members, the association is among the most active in the region and was named Alumni Association of the Year in 2015. This video highlights the lasting partnership and growing dialogue that continue to shape security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
