Publication

Timor-Leste is a fledgling nation wrestling with the challenge of forging a viable state. This report sets out a number of the challenges for the country, such as possible domestic unrest, transnational crime, food security, land reform, law and justice issues, security sector reform and maritime development. The situation is made more complex by the large number of donor states and the need for Timor-Leste to coordinate their assistance. The authors contend that Australia stands ready to assist Timor-Leste as a reliable partner, not just to ensure the state's own survival but also to strengthen regional security.