March 28th 2018 “FALINTIL-FDTL personnel cannot enter political parties and they cannot make policy, but they must know the democratic policies of the state” – Xanana Gusmão, Prime Minister and READ MOREREAD MORE
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Instituisaun Naun Govermental Peskiza, Monitorizasaun ho Advokasia ba Setor Seguransa no Defeza iha Timor-Leste.
Youth Crime and the…
Photo: PNTL (June 10, 2026) The recent death of a…
Reviving Pensamento: A Call…
Photo: Fundasaun Mahein (May 2026) Introduction Timor-Leste’s future will be…
Politicisation, Professionalism and Meritocracy:…
Photo: PNTL 2026 Fundasaun Mahein (FM) has consistently argued that…
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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
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the National Police of Timor-Leste (XX Anniversary of PNTL: March 27 2000 – March 27 2018)Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the National Police of Timor-Leste (XX Anniversary of PNTL: March 27 2000 – March 27 2018)
In the year 2000, Timor-Leste’s first law enforcement institution was known as the Timor-Leste Police Service (TLPS), and was under the authority of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East READ MOREREAD MORE
Misuse of Social Media for Inflammatory Political Statements Must End!Misuse of Social Media for Inflammatory Political Statements Must End!
Recently in Timor-Leste, suggestions have arisen about the need for a law governing social media content. Concerns have emerged about the acrimonious comments and discussions on social media, which rarely READ MOREREAD MORE
Reckless Driving in Timor-Leste Remains a Constant Threat to Citizens’ LivesReckless Driving in Timor-Leste Remains a Constant Threat to Citizens’ Lives
Fundasaun Mahein (FM) would like to call attention once more to the dangers posed to people driving on Timor-Leste’s roads. Almost every day people are injured and often killed whilst READ MOREREAD MORE
