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Xanana Gusmao

Scenes From Timor-Leste’s Parliamentary Election

Scenes From Timor-Leste’s Parliamentary Election

By Sacha Shaw
A parliamentary election and the climax of a month of independence celebrations came and went last weekend in Asia's youngest nation.

Timor-Leste’s Opposition Party Wins Most Seats in Parliamentary Election

Timor-Leste’s Opposition Party Wins Most Seats in Parliamentary Election

By Gantry Meilana
The CNRT won 31 out of 65 seats in the National Parliament, putting leader Xanana Gusmao in strong position to form a governing coalition.
Timor-Leste’s Costly Oil and Gas Ambitions Grind to a Halt

Timor-Leste’s Costly Oil and Gas Ambitions Grind to a Halt

By David Hutt
Despite rumors of potential Chinese involvement, the $18 billion Tasi Mane oil and gas processing project is unlikely to eventuate.

Timor-Leste’s New Kingmakers

Timor-Leste’s New Kingmakers

By Bardia Rahmani
How an outlawed martial arts group facilitated a critical shift in Timor-Leste’s political scene.

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.

The Looting of Timor-Leste’s Oil Wealth

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.
What’s Next for Timor-Leste’s Economy?

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

By David Hutt
The country’s state budget has spotlighted how it is dealing with some of the opportunities and challenges in its economic development.

Who Will Be Timor-Leste’s New Prime Minister?

Who Will Be Timor-Leste’s New Prime Minister?

By David Hutt
Taur Matan Ruak, rather than Xanana Gusmao, is expected to be appointed the country’s new premier.

Timor-Leste: The Challenges of Democracy and Development

Timor-Leste: The Challenges of Democracy and Development

By Jonas Guterres
Timor-Leste needs to exemplify in practice the values preached by its leaders to international audiences.

Timor-Leste: A Nation Waiting for a Government

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?
A New Era of Political Coalitions in Timor-Leste?

A New Era of Political Coalitions in Timor-Leste?

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

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