Last week, Chief of State-Major General of the F-FDTL Lere Anan Timur called for military operations to combat Martial Arts Groups (MAGs). While MAG violence does pose a threat to READ MOREREAD MORE
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Youth Crime and the…
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Reviving Pensamento: A Call…
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Youth Crime and the Crisis of Social Order
Reviving Pensamento: A Call for Evidence-Based Public Debate in Timor-Leste
Politicisation, Professionalism and Meritocracy: Reform Timor-Leste’s Security Institutions to Promote Peace, Stability and Development
Women’s Role in Community Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding in Timor-Leste
Parseria Foun ba Era Foun: Sovereignty, Security and Strategy in a Changing World
From Best Practice to Best Fit: Reform the RDTL Constitution to Secure Political Stability, Strengthen Governance and Accelerate Development
The Promotion Course for PNTL Official Inspectors Has Led to Dissatisfaction rather than MotivationThe Promotion Course for PNTL Official Inspectors Has Led to Dissatisfaction rather than Motivation
February 4th 2019 On November 29, 2018, the Ministry of Interior issued ministerial diploma No.35/2018 November 29th in order to allow PNTL members with the rank of sergeant to attend READ MOREREAD MORE
Gender-Based Violence is a Threat to Human SecurityGender-Based Violence is a Threat to Human Security
Gender-based violence is a persistent social problem in Timor-Leste. Various studies reveal the pervasiveness of violence against women and the inability of institutions to adequately prevent and respond to such READ MOREREAD MORE
Legal Mandate of CEMG and F-FDTL Component Commanders Still UncertainLegal Mandate of CEMG and F-FDTL Component Commanders Still Uncertain
The mandate for the post of Chief of State-Major General of FALINTIL Defense Force of Timor-Leste (CEMG F-FDTL), currently held by Major General Lere Anan Timur, ended on October 6th READ MOREREAD MORE
