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Timor-Leste

Henry Kissinger and the Murder of Timor-Leste

Henry Kissinger and the Murder of Timor-Leste

By Klas Lundström
Few Timorese would have welcomed the late diplomat with open arms. Fewer still will be sad to see him gone.

Supporting Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Membership Should Be a Priority for Its Friends

Supporting Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Membership Should Be a Priority for Its Friends

By Melissa Conley Tyler and Parker Novak
Other countries can support Timor-Leste in the bureaucratic development needed to attend and contribute meaningfully to ASEAN’s numerous annual meetings.
Getting Into ASEAN is ‘Harder Than Getting Into Heaven’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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.

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