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Parker Novak

Parker Novak is a Nonresident Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub and Indo-Pacific Security Initiative. Opinions expressed are his own and do not reflect those of his current or previous employers.

Articles by Parker Novak (9)

Parker Novak 17 May 2023

Timor-Leste update: Parliamentary elections and a roadmap to ASEAN membership

The real political wrangling will follow the ballot. The President meantime is advancing a long held regional ambition.
Parker Novak 18 Apr 2023

Rallies, flags and motorbikes: it’s election time in Timor-Leste

Where do political dynamics stand as Southeast Asia’s youngest democracy kicks off parliamentary elections?
Parker Novak 23 Feb 2023

Gusmão, Alkatiri and Greater Sunrise: Timor-Leste calls parliamentary election

Australia’s northern neighbour approaches a political inflection point.
Parker Novak 5 Sep 2022

José Ramos-Horta's Australian visit: a checklist

The Greater Sunrise LNG field will top his agenda, along with economic diversification and ASEAN membership.
Parker Novak 27 Jun 2022

Unpacking the China/Timor-Leste bilateral agreements…

…and the unfolding geopolitical rivalry around them.
Parker Novak 19 May 2022

Timor-Leste: Building towards the next 20 years

Two decades of independence has seen laudable achievements but stormy economic waters lie ahead.
Parker Novak 4 May 2022

Three takeaways from Timor‑Leste’s presidential election

And three questions about what’s next.
Parker Novak 18 Apr 2022

The not-so-hidden contest behind Timor-Leste’s presidential election

On the ballot it’s Guterres versus Horta, but also Gusmão versus Alkatiri continuing their post-independence feud.
Parker Novak 23 Mar 2022

Key questions as Timor‑Leste’s presidential contest goes to a run-off

The first round of voting showed resistance-era figures still dominate. But questions swirl over who wins the prize.