The National Institute for Security Studies hosted its annual student essay competition aimed at promoting research initiatives in Mongolian foreign policy, international relations, and regional affairs. This year’s contest drew entries from undergraduate students across major Mongolian universities, including NUM, Humanities University, MUST, National Defense University, Otgontenger University, and Shikhikhutug University.
G. Altankhishig (NUM) claimed first prize with a paper titled "C5+1." B. Enkhjin (Humanities University) secured second prize for "Mongolia's Soft Power Policy and Cultural Diplomacy," while A. Byambadalai (Shikhikhutug University) took third prize for "The Impact of Small-Group Polarization on National Security." The judging panel was distinguished by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary D. Bayarkhuu, NISS Executive Secretary Dr. B. Indra, and Senior Researcher Dr. Kh. Urangoo.