[eBook]The Post-Colonial Security Dilemma: Timor-Leste and the International Community

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This book examines the development of Timor-Leste’s foreign policy since achieving political independence in 2002. It considers the influence of Timor-Leste’s historical experience s with foreign intervention on how the small, new state has pursued security. The book argues that efforts to secure the Timorese state have been motivated by a desire to reduce foreign intervention and dependence upon other actors within the international community. Timor-Leste’s desire for "real" independence — characterized by the absence of foreign interference — permeates all spheres of its international political, cultural and economic relations and foreign policy discourse. Securing the state entails projecting a legitimate identity in the international community to protect and guarantee political recognition of sovereign status, an imperative that gives rise to Timor-Leste’s aspirational foreign policy. The book examines Timor-Leste’s key bilateral and multilateral diplomatic relations, its engagement with the global normative order, and its place within the changing Asia-Pacific region. Format: Ebook Number of Pages: 412 Publication Date: 20/11/2018 Imprint: ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Refer to this link for list of supported app: Click here! This is an ebook that is fulfilled via Access Code. The Access Code for redemption will be emailed within 2 working days after payment verification Show more