The soaring youth unemployment rate is one of the most perennially discussed issues in Timor-Leste, where it is presented as the root of any number of evils: from street violence, READ MOREREAD MORE
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A Shirking of Duty: The Transfer of Immigration Service Staff Causes More Problems, and Solves NoneA Shirking of Duty: The Transfer of Immigration Service Staff Causes More Problems, and Solves None
On August 6th, 2019, the State Inspector General of Timor-Leste revealed the results of a sweeping investigation into the Immigration Service of Timor-Leste: irregularities, corruption, and fraud had been found READ MOREREAD MORE
Potholes and Hazards: Is This What Díli Wants to Show the World?Potholes and Hazards: Is This What Díli Wants to Show the World?
It is a common sight in Díli: pedestrians picking their way carefully across large, unmarked holes in the street or sidewalk, while dead trees lean in rigor mortis over the READ MOREREAD MORE
ASEAN: The Potential to Improve Timor-Leste’s Security?ASEAN: The Potential to Improve Timor-Leste’s Security?
For many years, the government of Timor-Leste has been courting ASEAN with the eventual goal of becoming a member. Timor-Leste believes that membership will bring increased political, economic and security READ MOREREAD MORE