February 2nd marks the seventeenth anniversary of the transition from the FALINTIL resistance movement to the FALINTIL-Forsa Defeza Timor-Leste (FALINTIL-FDTL). Fundasaun Mahein (FM) wishes to congratulate the FALINTIL-FDTL on this READ MOREREAD MORE
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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
Organized Crime Expands its Network in Timor-LesteOrganized Crime Expands its Network in Timor-Leste
31 January 2018 On 23 January 2018 the Maritime Police Unit of the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) carried out a successful operation. The police confiscated 9 containers holding 5767 READ MOREREAD MORE
Government Must Address Night-Time InsecurityGovernment Must Address Night-Time Insecurity
The security situation in Timor-Leste becomes especially concerning during the night. This real and perceived insecurity seriously impedes the movements of citizens who would otherwise like to go out after READ MOREREAD MORE
Political Deadlock Reflects Politicians’ EgosPolitical Deadlock Reflects Politicians’ Egos
Six months have passed since the Parliamentary Election on July 22nd of last year. During this entire time, political deadlock has persisted, meaning that Timor-Leste’s leaders are focused on struggling READ MOREREAD MORE
