The authoritarian temptation in East Timor: Nationbuilding and the need for inclusive governance
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Three policy choices and political processes in East Timor, namely the governance under Fretilin leadership, the issue of official languages and the security sector, are examined for their contribution to the aim of consolidating peace and nation building. It is concluded that an inclusive governance, transparency and efforts to minimize conflict are lacking in the current policies and political processes in East Timor.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 2006
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Indonesia in 2003: terror's aftermath
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The issue relating to the Islam terrorism that was suspected responsible for the bombing attacks, which targeted at affecting the Indonesia's tourism and foreign investments is discussed. The military action in Aceh, the ongoing corruption and lack of progress on legal reform concludes that Indonesia is on a long road towards its developments.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 2004
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POLITICAL REFORM AND REGIONAL POLITICS IN INDONESIA
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Political reform of central-regional relationships in post-Suharto Indonesia is discussed. Topics include financial imbalances between the center and regions, selection and accountability of regional governors, the feasibility of the central government's policies, and the form of the future Indonesian state.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 1999
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