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Timor-Leste democracy

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.

Celebrating Democracy and Peace in Timor-Leste

Celebrating Democracy and Peace in Timor-Leste

By Fausto Belo Ximenes
20 years after its independence referendum, Timor-Leste’s success story has lessons for the region and beyond.
Timor-Leste: The Challenges of Democracy and Development

Timor-Leste: The Challenges of Democracy and Development

By Jonas Guterres
Timor-Leste needs to exemplify in practice the values preached by its leaders to international audiences.

Timor-Leste's Corruption Challenge

Timor-Leste's Corruption Challenge

By Jonas Guterres
Addressing corruption will be the key to achieving economic development and cementing democratic principles.

Timor-Leste: A Nation Waiting for a Government

Timor-Leste: A Nation Waiting for a Government

By John Dennehy
The country has ground to a standstill after the collapse of its minority government. Will new polls bring stability?

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Timor-Leste's New Government and the Future of the Youth in Politics

Timor-Leste's New Government and the Future of the Youth in Politics

By Khoo Ying Hooi
Timor-Leste’s long-awaited government must not leave the country's youth out of its policy plans.

After Timor-Leste's Election, a Young Democracy Looks Forward

After Timor-Leste's Election, a Young Democracy Looks Forward

By Khoo Ying Hooi
The results are in from Timor-Leste's parliamentary election. The hard part lies ahead.
Timor-Leste: Failing State or Missed Opportunity?

Timor-Leste: Failing State or Missed Opportunity?

By Tahnee Reed
Worries about Timor-Leste are understandable, but analysts shouldn't overlook signs of progress.

ASEAN at 50: A New Test for Democracy in Southeast Asia

ASEAN at 50: A New Test for Democracy in Southeast Asia

By Khoo Ying Hooi
The aspects of the ASEAN Charter dealing with rights and democracy have been largely ignored.

The Alarming Nature of Corruption in Timor-Leste

The Alarming Nature of Corruption in Timor-Leste

By Jonas Guterres
Despite government efforts, corruption remains prevalent in Timor-Leste, draining economic gains.

Silverio Pinto Baptista on Human Rights Challenges in Timor-Leste

Silverio Pinto Baptista on Human Rights Challenges in Timor-Leste

By Khoo Ying Hooi
An interview with the head of Timor-Leste’s national human rights institution.
The Importance of Timor-Leste's 2017 Elections

The Importance of Timor-Leste's 2017 Elections

By Khoo Ying Hooi
The March 20 presidential election in particular is a big test for the young country.

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