The Authoritarian Temptation in East Timor: Nationbuilding and the Need for Inclusive Governance

2006/07/01 by Sven Gunnar Simonsen · 1 citation
Social Sciences · #International Development and Aid #Island Studies and Pacific Affairs #Peacebuilding and International Security

paper · doi:10.1525/as.2006.46.4.575

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Abstract

Three political arenas in East Timor are examined regarding the goal of consolidating peace: governance under Fretilin leadership, the issue of official languages, and the security sector. The article finds that inclusiveness, transparency, and efforts to minimize conflict are lacking in current policies and political processes.

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