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Timor-Leste democracy
June 01, 2020
Timor-Leste’s New Kingmakers
By Bardia Rahmani
How an outlawed martial arts group facilitated a critical shift in Timor-Leste’s political scene.
August 29, 2019
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.
June 01, 2018
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.
May 22, 2018
Timor-Leste's Corruption Challenge
By Jonas Guterres
Addressing corruption will be the key to achieving economic development and cementing democratic principles.
May 08, 2018
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?
September 20, 2017
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.
July 25, 2017
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.
July 19, 2017
Timor-Leste: Failing State or Missed Opportunity?
By Tahnee Reed
Worries about Timor-Leste are understandable, but analysts shouldn't overlook signs of progress.
May 03, 2017
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.
April 07, 2017
The Alarming Nature of Corruption in Timor-Leste
By Jonas Guterres
Despite government efforts, corruption remains prevalent in Timor-Leste, draining economic gains.
March 10, 2017
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.
March 04, 2017
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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