In Mongolia, political reforms that opened the door for outsiders have led to a new-look parliament, but the country is now facing a resurgence of old-style party politics. Saranchuluun Otgon, one of Mongolia's first two lawmakers with a disability, highlighted the ongoing challenges when she toured Ulaanbaatar with the city’s mayor last year to test accessibility. The experience underscored for her how much Mongolia’s politics have changed, yet she remarked that the "people in power seemed too far to reach."

These developments reflect a complex political landscape where initial reforms have yet to fully overcome entrenched political dynamics. Efforts are underway to tighten political rules, signaling a pushback against the openness that allowed new political actors to emerge.

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