Publication

21 Feb 2012

This brief argues that Timor-Leste’s 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections will be an important step in consolidating the relative stability the country has enjoyed since recovering from the 2006 crisis. Nevertheless, a number of security risks deserve continued attention. The governing coalition, argues the author, has undertaken few of the necessary long-term reforms but increased wealth has given many a growing stake in stability.

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Author International Crisis Group
Series Crisis Group Asia Briefings
Issue 134
Publisher International Crisis Group (ICG)
Copyright © 2012 International Crisis Group (Crisis Group)
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