September 12th, 2017 This report analyzes the defense issues surrounding the mandates of the General Chief of Staff (CEMGFA), the Vice-CEMGFA, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces (CEMFA) and the Component 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
Time for a New Defense Policy in Timor-LesteTime for a New Defense Policy in Timor-Leste
With Timor-Leste’s VII Constitutional Government soon to be formed, Fundasaun Mahein (FM) calls on the new Government, in particular the Ministry of Defense working in cooperation with the FALINITIL Timor-Leste READ MOREREAD MORE
The Post-Election Situation: Between Constitutionality and Arbitrary RuleThe Post-Election Situation: Between Constitutionality and Arbitrary Rule
August 25th, 2017 The delays in the inauguration of the newly elected Parliament and in the formation of the new Government violate the Constitution of Timor-Leste. The results of the READ MOREREAD MORE
Timor-Leste Must Prepare for ASEAN-related Security ProblemsTimor-Leste Must Prepare for ASEAN-related Security Problems
Timor-Leste has long sought to join ASEAN. Timorese leaders regularly emphasize the economic and diplomatic benefits of participation in the regional organization, and the new government will almost certainly continue READ MOREREAD MORE
