After Mongolia became a member state of the United Nations in 1961, with its increasing reputation in international community, Mongolia faced an inevitable demand of expanding its foreign relations. At this time, Mongolian Academy of Sciences started promoting studies in natural and social science departments. One of these new departments was international studies, to study foreign relations and foreign countries, first established as Department of Asian and African Studies in 1968. Later, with expanded activities and research areas, the Department became Institute of Oriental Studies in 1976, since 1999 we have been operating under the name Institute of International Studies.
The outcomes of our publications, academic journals, organized conferences, and prepared policy recommendations show that our academic team, which exclusively conducts basic research, has made a significant contribution to the development of foreign studies in Mongolia, especially studies in neighboring countries and regional and multilateral relations, in close coordination with the country's national interests and foreign policy priorities.
From this point of view, we have been fully focused on studying the interests, policies, objectives, development, history and culture of Russia, China, third neighboring countries, and regional and multilateral cooperation.
Many scientists who have been recognized not only in Mongolia but also internationally for their academic works have emerged from the Institute. For instance, Academician Ishjamts.N, Dalai.Ch, Namjim.T, Sc.D Jamsran.L, Khaisandai.L, Baatar.Ts, Damdinsuren.S, Altai.D and Shurkhuu.D have been presented the “Honored Scientist of Mongolia” award and Bayasakh.J was awarded with the “Honored Teacher of Mongolia”, respectively. Sc.D. Batsaikhan.O received the “State Honor of Mongolia” in 2011 for his outstanding work.
