Mongolia

OVERVIEW

Mongolia (formerly the Mongolian People's Republic) is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the south and Russia to the north. It is a completely landlocked nation with 5,108 mi (8,220 km) of virtually indefensible borders.

Mongolia's primary military threats are China, and to a lesser degree, Russia. Mongolia is concerned over Beijing's hegemonic motives, as well as with the continued repression of a small but vocal Mongolian minority in Inner Mongolia. (Beijing...