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Getting Into ASEAN is ‘Harder Than Getting Into Heaven’
September 09, 2022

Getting Into ASEAN is ‘Harder Than Getting Into Heaven’

By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Kupa Lopes, Timor-Leste's ambassador to Cambodia.

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.
Court Lifts Secrecy in Alleged Australian Espionage Trial
October 06, 2021

Court Lifts Secrecy in Alleged Australian Espionage Trial

By Rod McGuirk
An Australian spy’s lawyer stands accused of conspiring with his client to communicate information to East Timor about an espionage operation.

Why Humanitarian Assistance Matters: The Case of Climate Disaster and COVID-19 in Timor-Leste
May 11, 2021

Why Humanitarian Assistance Matters: The Case of Climate Disaster and COVID-19 in Timor-Leste

By Fidelis Magalhães
In April, after a devastating cyclone and spike in COVID-19 cases, Timor-Leste made a formal appeal to international partners for support. The significance of such aid extends far beyond the amount pledged. 

A Crisis in Timor-Leste Reveals the Hollowness of ‘Build Back Better’ Rhetoric
April 16, 2021

A Crisis in Timor-Leste Reveals the Hollowness of ‘Build Back Better’ Rhetoric

By Chloe King
Despite invocations to envision a better, more equal world in the wake of COVID-19, global inequalities remain deeply entrenched.

Heavy Rains Over Easter Weekend Flood Timor-Leste’s Capital
April 05, 2021

Heavy Rains Over Easter Weekend Flood Timor-Leste’s Capital

By Joshua Mcdonald
Skies cleared in time for the country’s first delivery of COVID-19 vaccine, but the lasting devastation may complicate distribution.

Edd Wright on Climate Resilience on Timor-Leste
May 26, 2020

Edd Wright on Climate Resilience on Timor-Leste

By Ankit Panda
How is Timor-Leste improving its climate resilience?
How Will COVID-19 Impact Timor-Leste’s Politics?
April 14, 2020

How Will COVID-19 Impact Timor-Leste’s Politics?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While it is still early days, the global coronavirus pandemic could end up shaping the country’s political and economic future in important ways.

What’s Next for Timor-Leste’s Politics?
March 30, 2020

What’s Next for Timor-Leste’s Politics?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Even if a new government does take office soon, the country faces some significant challenges ahead.

Don’t Be Too Pessimistic About Timor-Leste’s New Political Instability
February 27, 2020

Don’t Be Too Pessimistic About Timor-Leste’s New Political Instability

By David Hutt
The new round of uncertainty brought about by the premier’s resignation deserves attention but also needs to be kept in perspective.

Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Offers Resignation After Failed Budget
February 25, 2020

Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister Offers Resignation After Failed Budget

By Associated Press
The development has heightened political uncertainty in the Southeast Asian state.
Timor-Leste: Between Dreadful Past and Hopeful Future
September 06, 2019

Timor-Leste: Between Dreadful Past and Hopeful Future

By Luke Hunt
20 years after the holding of a UN-backed referendum, there remains much work to do in Timor-Leste.

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