From violent occupation to adventure vacation – can tourism work in Timor?

By Denis Tolkach, Victoria University

Timor-Leste’s recent elections were dubbed “the key test for the fragile democracy” by the Australian media. A peaceful outcome of the election meant that United Nations military and police contingent…

17 July 2012

Vhp26fc3-1342415658 — Leader of the CNRT and outgoing Prime Minister, Xanana Gusmao, has decided to form a coalition with the PD and Frente-Mudanca parties. AAP

Falling short of a majority, Gusmao set to form coalition government in Timor Leste

By Armindo Maia and Sue Ingram

Hopes and fears of an alliance between Timor-Leste’s two major political parties, CNRT (National Congress for Timorese Reconstruction) and FRETILIN (Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor…

25 April 2012

Hpg57njt-1335141200 — Jose Maria Vasconcelos (or Taur Matan Ruak) is the new president of East Timor, but will he do more for the women in his country? AAP/Antonio Dasiparu

East Timor: new President, same problems for women

By Sara Niner, Monash University

The recent election of José Maria de Vasconcelos, or Taur Matan Ruak as he is known, to the Presidency of Timor-Leste is not good news for women in that country. Adding yet another member of the male…

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23 May 2012

Australia must help East Timor adapt to climate change

University of Melbourne

East Timor’s inability to cope with global climate change demands is a result of hundreds of years of occupation, and no…

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From violent occupation to adventure vacation – can tourism work in Timor?

Falling short of a majority, Gusmao set to form coalition government in Timor Leste

East Timor: new President, same problems for women

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