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

A look at the state of the country’s politics ahead of upcoming elections.

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

The results are in from Timor-Leste's parliamentary election. The hard part lies ahead.

Don't be fooled by the number of political parties. Timorese have a remarkable degree of consensus on major issues.

Timor-Leste's election comes at a critical time in the country's development.

Whatever the result of Timor-Leste’s elections, the outcome will be unity. Here’s why.

The new People's Liberation Party, with its promise of a fresh approach, could make waves in Timor-Leste in the future.

Increased professionalism in the security sector will prevent a repeat of the violence in 2006.

Elections in the two countries could determine their future interactions with ASEAN neighbors.