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Parker Novak

Parker Novak is a US-based foreign policy and government relations specialist and the former Timor-Leste and Indonesia Resident Program Director for the International Republican Institute. Opinions expressed are his own and do not reflect those of his current or previous employers.

Articles by Parker Novak (6)

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.

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Parker Novak

Articles by Parker Novak (6)

José Ramos-Horta's Australian visit: a checklist

Unpacking the China/Timor-Leste bilateral agreements…

Timor-Leste: Building towards the next 20 years

Three takeaways from Timor‑Leste’s presidential election

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

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