Introduction East Timorese politics in transition / Michael Leach and Damien Kingsbury -- Adat and the nation-state : opposition and synthesis in two political cultures / David Hicks -- Semi-presidentialism and the consolidation of democracy / Rui Graça Feijó -- The constitution : clarity without convention / Damien Kingsbury -- Combating corruption : avoiding "institutional ritualism" / Adérito de Jesus Soares -- The justice sector : achievements, challenges, and comparisons / Andrew Marriott -- Political parties / Dennis Shoesmith -- The need for a reshaped foreign policy / Pedro Seabra -- Democracy old and new : the interaction of modern and traditional authority in local government / Deborah Cummins and Michael Leach -- The politics of security-sector reform / Bu V.E. Wilson -- Informal security groups and social movements / James Scambary -- Development strategy / Tim Anderson -- Between heaven and earth : the politics of gender / Sara Niner -- Decentralization / Damien Kingsbury
Summary
The Politics of Timor-Leste explores the critical issues facing the Asia-Pacific's youngest nation as it seeks to consolidate a democracy following years of international intervention. The authors study the challenges that have burdened the state since it broke from Indonesia amid the violence of 1999 and formally achieved full independence in 2002. They assess the notable accomplishments of Timor-Leste's leaders and citizens, and consider the country's future prospects as international organizations prepare to depart
Analysis
Australian
Timor-Leste -- Foreign policy
Timor-Leste -- Politics and government -- 21st century
