Dr. Uradyn Bulag

Biography

Uradyn E Bulag is a historical political anthropologist specializing in the historical processes of identity and sovereignty among Mongols, particularly during the era of communist and nationalist revolutions in Inner Asia and China. His research encompasses colonial subjugation and the cultural transformations experienced by ethnic groups under state violence and pogroms. Bulag's career began with a PhD focused on Mongolian identity politics during the early 1990s, exploring how the Mongolian People's Republic claimed a new identity rooted in democracy and historical heritage. He has published influential works such as 'Nationalism and Hybridity in Mongolia' and 'Ethnicity, National Unity and the Law in Mongolia', revealing the complexities of Mongolian ethnicity and identity amidst the political landscape of the region. His notable studies critically analyze the socio-political effects of the Cultural Revolution on Mongols in China, contributing significantly to the understanding of contemporary ethnic politics in the country. Bulag is currently engaged in several research projects, including the impacts of Mongolia's livestock economy on national sovereignty and the geopolitical implications of meat exports amid global tensions. He is also interested in the historical figure of Chinggis Khan and the relevant dynamics of Mongol identity in East Asia.

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