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Michael Leach

Michael Leach is a Professor in Politics and International Relations, and Chair of Department of Education and Social Sciences at Swinburne University of Technology. He has published widely on the politics of Timor-Leste, and is a founder of the Timor-Leste Studies Association. http://tlstudies.org/

Articles by Michael Leach (6)

23 Oct 2017 15:00

Timor-Leste: A return to belligerent democracy?

Timor-Leste is at risk of losing the hard-won ground of political stability forged over the last decade.
15 Sep 2017 16:08

Timor-Leste heads for minority government

With this change in leadership, Timor Leste meets a key measure of democratic consolidation.
24 Jul 2017 14:13

Timor-Leste elections suggest reframed cross-party government

FRETILIN has received the largest share of the vote but the PLP could be the party to watch in the future.
21 Mar 2017 10:51

Timor-Leste election: Likely victory for Lu Olo suggests business as usual

It seems participation in the resistance to the Indonesia occupation remains the cornerstone of political legitimacy in Timor-Leste
20 Jul 2016 16:38

The PCA ruling, Australia and Timor-Leste

The Hague tribunal decision last week in the South China Sea case will have far reaching implications, finding that any ‘historic rights’ China cla
15 Feb 2016 10:15

How far is fair enough? New moves in Timor Gap's 40-plus years of boundary battles

Captured Islamic State fighters pose dilemma for Western countries

‘New’ Malaysia: Four key challenges in the near term

Can outside pressure shift Beijing?

Contributors

Michael Leach

Articles by Michael Leach (6)

Timor-Leste: A return to belligerent democracy?

Timor-Leste heads for minority government

Timor-Leste elections suggest reframed cross-party government

Timor-Leste election: Likely victory for Lu Olo suggests business as usual

The PCA ruling, Australia and Timor-Leste

How far is fair enough? New moves in Timor Gap's 40-plus years of boundary battles