Photo: Fundasaun Mahein (May 2026) Introduction Timor-Leste’s future will be shaped by the quality of its public thinking. Elections, infrastructure, petroleum revenues, basic services, institutional strengthening and foreign partnerships are READ MOREREAD MORE
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Politicisation, Professionalism and Meritocracy: Reform Timor-Leste’s Security Institutions to Promote Peace, Stability and DevelopmentPoliticisation, Professionalism and Meritocracy: Reform Timor-Leste’s Security Institutions to Promote Peace, Stability and Development
Photo: PNTL 2026 Fundasaun Mahein (FM) has consistently argued that Timor-Leste’s long-term peace, stability and development depend on the professionalism and integrity of its security institutions. Recent incidents indicate that READ MOREREAD MORE
The Case of Arnolfo Teves, Jr.: A Serious Test for Timor-Leste’s Political and Judicial SystemsThe Case of Arnolfo Teves, Jr.: A Serious Test for Timor-Leste’s Political and Judicial Systems
Photo: PCIC The case of Arnulfo Tevez, Jr., a Filipino politician and businessman wanted in connection with the assassination of a political rival and eight others in the Philippines, has READ MOREREAD MORE
PCIC Faces Political UncertaintyPCIC Faces Political Uncertainty
Photo: Fundasaun Mahein, April 2024 Numerous media reports have circulated recently in Timor-Leste describing allegations of extortion or corruption involving personnel of the Scientific and Criminal Investigation Police (PCIC). READ MOREREAD MORE