Category: Mahein’s Blog

Restoring the Democratic Rule of Law, or Maintaining the Oligarchic Rule of the Deal?Restoring the Democratic Rule of Law, or Maintaining the Oligarchic Rule of the Deal?


Photo : Internet This article discusses several recent controversies surrounding government decisions and practices and analyses their implications for Timor-Leste’s long-term stability and security. As these issues have directly affected READ MOREREAD MORE

Observations on F-FDTL’s Transformation Day: “Time to Professionalise, Time to Modernise”Observations on F-FDTL’s Transformation Day: “Time to Professionalise, Time to Modernise”


Land Border Agreement with Indonesia: pragmatism and “high level” politics over sovereignty and community rights?Land Border Agreement with Indonesia: pragmatism and “high level” politics over sovereignty and community rights?


Human trafficking in Timor-Leste: a serious and growing problemHuman trafficking in Timor-Leste: a serious and growing problem