Parseria Foun ba Era Foun: Sovereignty, Security and Strategy in a Changing WorldParseria Foun ba Era Foun: Sovereignty, Security and Strategy in a Changing World


Photo: Australian PM’s Office Introduction On 28 January 2026, the governments of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Australia signed the Parseria Foun ba Era Foun (“New Partnership for a READ MOREREAD MORE

From Best Practice to Best Fit: Reform the RDTL Constitution to Secure Political Stability, Strengthen Governance and Accelerate DevelopmentFrom Best Practice to Best Fit: Reform the RDTL Constitution to Secure Political Stability, Strengthen Governance and Accelerate Development


Picture: RDTL Fundasaun Mahein (FM) presents the following article to contribute to the ongoing national debate on constitutional reform and the future direction of Timor-Leste’s political system. This discussion follows READ MOREREAD MORE

Elite State: Populist Politics and the Challenges of Governance in Timor-LesteElite State: Populist Politics and the Challenges of Governance in Timor-Leste


Research on Community Conflict, Traditional Dispute Resolution and Trauma Politics in Timor-LesteResearch on Community Conflict, Traditional Dispute Resolution and Trauma Politics in Timor-Leste