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Timor-Leste Celebrates Independence Anniversary, New Leader
May 20, 2022

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 Chooses President in Runoff Amid Political Feud
April 19, 2022

Timor-Leste Chooses President in Runoff Amid Political Feud

By Associated Press
Preliminary results for in the race between two former independence fighters, and bitter rivals, may not be known until Wednesday.
Timor-Leste Set for Presidential Runoff Election Next Month
March 28, 2022

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
March 23, 2022

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
March 21, 2022

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?
March 11, 2022

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.

Facebook: Strengthening Timor-Leste’s Democracy
August 25, 2018

Facebook: Strengthening Timor-Leste’s Democracy

By Corinda Hollis
The recent elections are the first real opportunity to look at the public-facing use of social media by political parties.
Timor-Leste Finally Has a Government. Now What?
May 16, 2018

Timor-Leste Finally Has a Government. Now What?

By Guteriano Neves
The victorious coalition was face an uphill battle in delivering on campaign promises.

Timor-Leste: A Nation Waiting for a Government
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?

Can Timor-Leste’s Next Government Pursue Much-Needed Budget Cuts?
April 26, 2018

Can Timor-Leste’s Next Government Pursue Much-Needed Budget Cuts?

By Guteriano Neves
It's politically risky, but budget cuts are needed to tackle low productivity, inefficient public spending, and the trade deficit.

Timor-Leste's New Government and the Future of the Youth in Politics
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.
Time (and Oil) Running Out for Timor-Leste
July 24, 2017

Time (and Oil) Running Out for Timor-Leste

By Anthony Fensom
The newly elected government will have to move quickly to diversify Timor-Leste's economy.

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