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Timor-Leste politics

How Timor-Leste Escaped the Political ‘Resource Curse’

How Timor-Leste Escaped the Political ‘Resource Curse’

By Moritz Schmoll and Geoffrey Swenson
Asia's youngest nation has shown that resource wealth does not necessarily impede the development of a stable democracy.

Timor-Leste’s Independence Hero Xanana Gusmao Returns to Power as PM

Timor-Leste’s Independence Hero Xanana Gusmao Returns to Power as PM

By Gantry Meilana
In parliamentary elections in May, the veteran leader capitalized on widespread discontent with the outgoing Freitilin government.
Scenes From Timor-Leste’s Parliamentary Election

Scenes From Timor-Leste’s Parliamentary Election

By Sacha Shaw
A parliamentary election and the climax of a month of independence celebrations came and went last weekend in Asia's youngest nation.

Timor-Leste’s Opposition Party Wins Most Seats in Parliamentary Election

Timor-Leste’s Opposition Party Wins Most Seats in Parliamentary Election

By Gantry Meilana
The CNRT won 31 out of 65 seats in the National Parliament, putting leader Xanana Gusmao in strong position to form a governing coalition.

It Is in ASEAN’s Strategic Interest to Admit Timor-Leste Now

It Is in ASEAN’s Strategic Interest to Admit Timor-Leste Now

By Truston Yu
If the nation is not admitted soon, it will fall further behind the 10 members of the Southeast Asian bloc.

Timor-Leste Celebrates Independence Anniversary, New Leader

Timor-Leste Celebrates Independence Anniversary, New Leader

By Gantry Meilana
Former independence fighter Jose Ramos-Horta has pledged to fight poverty and bridge long-standing political divides.

Timor-Leste Set for Presidential Runoff Election Next Month

Timor-Leste Set for Presidential Runoff Election Next Month

By Associated Press
Former President Jose Ramos-Horta will face off against current President Francisco Guterres in a second round of voting on April 19.
Observations From the First Round of Timor-Leste’s Presidential Election

Observations From the First Round of Timor-Leste’s Presidential Election

By Li-Li Chen
The election is set for a second-round run off on April 19. But what did we learn from the first round of voting?

Timor-Leste Vote Highlights Young Nation’s Political Impasse

Timor-Leste Vote Highlights Young Nation’s Political Impasse

By Fernando da Costa
Can the presidential election, Timor-Leste's fifth since its independence in 2002, break a years-long political deadlock?

Does Timor-Leste’s Upcoming Election Herald a More Inclusive and Progressive Democracy?

Does Timor-Leste’s Upcoming Election Herald a More Inclusive and Progressive Democracy?

By Li-Li Chen
Next week's election will feature more female candidates than ever, but their impact on the country's patriarchal cultural norms remains to be seen.

Timor-Leste’s New Kingmakers

Timor-Leste’s New Kingmakers

By Bardia Rahmani
How an outlawed martial arts group facilitated a critical shift in Timor-Leste’s political scene.
How Will COVID-19 Impact Timor-Leste’s Politics?

How Will COVID-19 Impact Timor-Leste’s Politics?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While it is still early days, the global coronavirus pandemic could end up shaping the country’s political and economic future in important ways.

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