The government of Timor-Leste and the UN must revitalise efforts to reform the fledging state’s police and army or risk a relapse into violent civil conflict, according to this report. report from the International Crisis Group, examines the need for fundamental changes in national and international approaches to reform of the key security institutions. Lines...

There have been many developments since the collapse of state authority in Timor-Leste. The country has a new president and a new coalition government. It is time to review how these developments might affect Australia's long-term interests in Timor-Leste. The paper, authored by Bob Lowry, examines a range of Australian security interests in Timor-Leste, the...

Since August 2006, important progress on the human rights situation in Timor-Leste has been achieved. The security situation has largely been brought under control, and in three peaceful election rounds, widely regarded as free and fair, the Timorese chose a new president and new parliament. In spite of these significant developments, however, important human rights...

Drawing on interviews with more than 450 Timorese between the ages of 15 and 25, thus report shows the majority of those interviewed believed that the Timorese leaders were responsible for the crisis and that most young people did not participate in the violence. Youth feel let down by their leaders but also acknowledge that...

Inflammatory rhetoric during the current parliamentary election campaign could reignite violent tensions in Timor-Leste, according to this briefing paper, which explores the political environment as the young country faces a key vote on 30 June. Successful elections could strengthen political institutions and thus be an important part of nation-building for a country badly shaken by...