East Timor's Independence, Indonesia and ASEAN [electronic resource] /
Berlie, Jean A.editor.
This book explains how history and traditions have shaped Timorese politics, as well as the role that Indonesia and ASEAN play for the country's future . It tries to understand a complex political system in which both traditional laws and contemporary politics are integrated, and examines the effects of Portuguese colonization, Indonesian neo-colonialism, United Nations missions, and electoral democracy. The volume also addresses broader issues such as the politics of modernization, the question of development, and youth education. The possibilities presented by the new president, Luo-Olo, as well as the upcoming parliamentary elections, make this project a timely contribution that confirms the vibrancy of East Timor's democratic process and bi-party political system.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1: A Socio-historical Essay: Traditions, Indonesia, Independence and Elections -- Chapter 2: Independence: Political Events in 2006, 2008 and 2015 -- Chapter 3: East Timor and its Giant Southern Neighbor -- Chapter 4: Timor-Leste and ASEAN -- Chapter 5: Fretilin and CNRT: A Short Comparative Study of the Two Main Political Parties of East Timor -- Chapter 6: Epilogue: East Timor's Political Development, Indonesia and ASEAN.
This book explains how history and traditions have shaped Timorese politics, as well as the role that Indonesia and ASEAN play for the country's future . It tries to understand a complex political system in which both traditional laws and contemporary politics are integrated, and examines the effects of Portuguese colonization, Indonesian neo-colonialism, United Nations missions, and electoral democracy. The volume also addresses broader issues such as the politics of modernization, the question of development, and youth education. The possibilities presented by the new president, Luo-Olo, as well as the upcoming parliamentary elections, make this project a timely contribution that confirms the vibrancy of East Timor's democratic process and bi-party political system.
Asia-Politics and government.
Comparative politics.
Elections.
Southeast Asia-History.
Ethnology-Asia.
Asian Politics.
Comparative Politics.
Electoral Politics.
History of Southeast Asia.
Asian Culture.