October 30th 2018 While nominations for positions in the F-FDTL hierarchy was subject to political gridlock in 2016 between the government and president of the republic, it ultimately led to READ MOREREAD MORE
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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
Elite State: Populist Politics and the Challenges of Governance in Timor-Leste
Research on Community Conflict, Traditional Dispute Resolution and Trauma Politics in Timor-Leste
FM Urges the President to End Lere’s Legal LimboFM Urges the President to End Lere’s Legal Limbo
According to Timorese law, the Chief of State-Major General of the F-FDTL (CEMG) has a four-year mandate with the possibility of a one-time renewal. On October 6, 2018, Major-General Lere READ MOREREAD MORE
Weighing the Costs and Benefits of New F-FDTL HelicoptersWeighing the Costs and Benefits of New F-FDTL Helicopters
Recently, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced that it has plans to buy three new helicopters for the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL). The acquisition of new helicopters would represent another READ MOREREAD MORE
FM Condemns Police Brutality in ManatutoFM Condemns Police Brutality in Manatuto
Fundasaun Mahein (FM) has received notice of a troubling case of extrajudicial violence and torture reportedly perpetrated by a member of PNTL in Manatuto. On Saturday, September 2, an off-duty READ MOREREAD MORE
