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. A close study of Timor-Leste sheds light on
ambitious state-building projects that have been initiated, with
varying success, across the globe.
Contributors to this volume map the nation s recent political
evolution through studies of its constitutional debates, political
parties, and foreign policy responses to powerful neighbors. They
address the social and economic conditions that complicate
Timor-Leste s political development, such as gender discrimination,
poverty, corruption, and security-sector volatility. The
contemporary history of Timor-Leste reflects the experiences of
many postcolonial and developing countries that have sought to
establish a viable state following conflict and a declaration of
independence. This small nation has been the subject of five
consecutive UN missions with varying mandates. The Politics of
Timor-Leste ought to serve as a key source for comparative
postcolonial studies and a guide to future trends in international
state-building and assistance."
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