Timor-Leste’s accession to Asean marks a pivotal moment for the region and holds particular significance for Malaysia as we ...

But Timor-Leste’s relationship with its geography is complicated. Long an enabler of Timorese independence, the island’s mountains are now a chief adversary in Dili’s quest to link the nation.

It’s been 20 years since Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor) declared its independence from Indonesia, and the nation has undergone remarkable transformation since then. Once a province of Indonesia, ...

Timor-Leste has emerged as a democratic bright spot in a region struggling with democratic regression. Post by Joshua Kurlantzick, Author September 11, 2024 11:31 am (EST) ...