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Timor-Leste politics
The Looting of Timor-Leste’s Oil Wealth
By Bardia Rahmani
Timor-Leste may have fought off two foreign invaders only to have its independence sold off by its own leaders.
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Timor-Leste Finally Has a Government. Now What?
May 16, 2018
Timor-Leste Finally Has a Government. Now What?
The victorious coalition was face an uphill battle in delivering on campaign promises.
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Timor-Leste Finally Has a Government. Now What?
Timor-Leste: A Nation Waiting for a Government
May 08, 2018
Timor-Leste: A Nation Waiting for a Government
The country has ground to a standstill after the collapse of its minority government. Will new polls bring stability?
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Timor-Leste: A Nation Waiting for a Government
A New Era of Political Coalitions in Timor-Leste?
April 19, 2018
A New Era of Political Coalitions in Timor-Leste?
A look at the state of the country’s politics ahead of upcoming elections.
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A New Era of Political Coalitions in Timor-Leste?
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
Timor-Leste’s long-awaited government must not leave the country's youth out of its policy plans.
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Timor-Leste's New Government and the Future of the Youth in Politics
After Timor-Leste's Election, a Young Democracy Looks Forward
July 25, 2017
After Timor-Leste's Election, a Young Democracy Looks Forward
The results are in from Timor-Leste's parliamentary election. The hard part lies ahead.
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After Timor-Leste's Election, a Young Democracy Looks Forward
Timor-Leste's Political Unity
July 12, 2017
Timor-Leste's Political Unity
Don't be fooled by the number of political parties. Timorese have a remarkable degree of consensus on major issues.
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Timor-Leste's Political Unity
Timor-Leste Parliamentary Elections: Hard Choices, Hard Times
June 22, 2017
Timor-Leste Parliamentary Elections: Hard Choices, Hard Times
Timor-Leste's election comes at a critical time in the country's development.
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Timor-Leste Parliamentary Elections: Hard Choices, Hard Times
The Big Winner of Timor-Leste's Parliamentary Elections? The Country Itself
June 16, 2017
The Big Winner of Timor-Leste's Parliamentary Elections? The Country Itself
Whatever the result of Timor-Leste’s elections, the outcome will be unity. Here’s why.
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The Big Winner of Timor-Leste's Parliamentary Elections? The Country Itself
After Presidential Elections, What Next for Timor-Leste?
March 24, 2017
After Presidential Elections, What Next for Timor-Leste?
The new People's Liberation Party, with its promise of a fresh approach, could make waves in Timor-Leste in the future.
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After Presidential Elections, What Next for Timor-Leste?
The Key to Successful Elections in Timor-Leste: Professional Security Forces
March 21, 2017
The Key to Successful Elections in Timor-Leste: Professional Security Forces
Increased professionalism in the security sector will prevent a repeat of the violence in 2006.
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The Key to Successful Elections in Timor-Leste: Professional Security Forces
Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste Prepare for Strategic Elections
November 14, 2016
Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste Prepare for Strategic Elections
Elections in the two countries could determine their future interactions with ASEAN neighbors.
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Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste Prepare for Strategic Elections
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Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
July 09, 2019
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s economy under its new government, and the implications for domestic and foreign policy.
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