vii, 312 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, color portraits ; 25 cm
Contents
1. The historical context -- 2. 1998: New possibilities -- 3. Habibie's offer: The historic opportunity -- 4. TNI and the rise of the militia -- 5. Negotiations for the popular consultation -- 6. Establishing the UN mission in East Timor -- 7. Approaching the popular consultation -- 8. The ballot and its aftermath -- 9. INTERFET and the humanitarian response -- 10. Restoration of the UN process and the path to independence
Analysis
Australia - Foreign relations - Timor-Leste
Chronology
Elections, Overseas, 1999
Federal issue
Human rights
Independence
Indonesia
International relations
Peacekeeping operations
Political violence
Regional security
Timor
Timor-Leste - Foreign relations - Australia
Timor-Leste - History - Autonomy and independence movements
Timor-Leste - Politics and government
Transition arrangements (Government)
United Nations
United Nations - Timor-Leste
Notes
Annexes contain Australian Government documents, August 1998-4 September 1999, and United Nations documents, 5 May-25 October 1999