ABSTRACT

Reflecting on the legacies of Timor-Leste's remarkable journey from colonialism to sovereign and democratic Independence, the Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Timor-Leste provides a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on all aspects of life in Timor-Leste.

Following an introduction and overview of the country, the Handbook is divided into five parts:

  • Politics and governance
  • Economics and development
  • Social policies and the terms of inclusion
  • Cultural impacts
  • Regional relations

Written by an international team of experts, the Handbook covers the principle concerns that have contributed significantly to the shape and character of contemporary Timor-Leste. It offers a timely and valuable reference guide for students, scholars and policymakers with an interest in International Relations, Southeast Asian Studies and Peace Studies.

chapter 1|14 pages

Timor-Leste

Historical legacies and contemporary challenges

part |70 pages

Politics and governance

chapter 2|20 pages

An Unfinished Journey

Timor-Leste’s path to democracy 1

chapter 3|11 pages

Gusmão’s Ruling Strategy

From peace building to purchase and coercion

chapter 4|14 pages

Shifting Ground

Flexible alliances and generational change in post-independence politics

chapter 5|12 pages

Lisan, State, Church and Community

Displacement, syncretism and cohabitation

part |62 pages

Economics and development

chapter 7|25 pages

After The Oil Runs Dry

Economics and government finances

chapter 8|14 pages

From “Special Treatment” to A Special Economic Zone

Antecedents to ZEESM in the Oecusse-Ambeno enclave

chapter 9|12 pages

Timor-Leste is a Rich Country, But also a Poor One

The effect and effectiveness of public transfer schemes

chapter 10|11 pages

On Brexit Worries

Migration and remittance landscapes in Timor-Leste

part |64 pages

Social policies and the terms of inclusion

part |72 pages

Cultural impacts

chapter 16|15 pages

Culture as symbol

Customary marriage practices under transformation in urban Timor-Leste

chapter 17|15 pages

Mane Ho Feto Kompleta Malu

Gender relations in contemporary Timor-Leste

chapter 18|15 pages

Paths to infinity

Ancestorship, origin narratives and differentiation

chapter 19|15 pages

Movimentu Kultura

Making Timor-Leste