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Michael Leach

Michael Leach is Professor of Politics and International Relations at Swinburne University of Technology.

International Michael Leach 21 February 2025 In an anniversary year, Timor-Leste is clocking up foreign policy successes but facing domestic challenges
International Michael Leach 23 May 2023 It’s victory in Timor-Leste for the veteran leader’s CNRT International Michael Leach 20 April 2023 The 21 May election campaign kicks off with demographic change as its wildcard International Michael Leach 6 April 2021 As the country is hit with floods, Covid-19 takes its first casualty International Michael Leach 19 February 2021 Shifting alliances have created an opportunity for the East Timorese government to map out a long-term strategy
International Michael Leach 2 June 2020 A realignment of parties should break the deadlock over vital legislation
International Michael Leach 5 May 2020 … and its biggest party has asked the Court of Appeal to rule on presidential decision-making International Michael Leach 24 February 2020 Xanana Gusmão seems set to lead a new coalition government in Timor-Leste International Michael Leach 14 December 2018 The country’s political scene is being shaped by co-habitation between an AMP government and a Fretilin president International Michael Leach 14 August 2018 The combination of a Fretilin president and an Alliance government is testing the country’s system
International Michael Leach 14 May 2018 A clear result and a strong showing by the opposition bode well for the country’s new parliament
International Michael Leach 11 May 2018 East Timorese vote tomorrow in a second attempt to choose a viable government International Michael Leach 10 April 2018 Newly aligned parties are squaring off as the parliamentary election campaign gets under way International Michael Leach 8 March 2018 A bold move has turned into a breakthrough for the young nation International Michael Leach 5 January 2018 Only presidential action will resolve the impasse brought on by last year’s inconclusive election
International Michael Leach 24 October 2017 The political stalemate in Timor-Leste has three possible outcomes
International Michael Leach 4 September 2017 A surprise agreement in the Timor Sea boundary dispute vindicates Timor-Leste’s strategy International Michael Leach 8 August 2017 A shock announcement has thrown consensus politics into doubt International Michael Leach 14 July 2017 Although another power-sharing government seems likely, generational factors could play a larger than expected role International Michael Leach 3 March 2017 Fretilin is in the box seat for the presidency vote this month, with parliamentary elections to follow in July
International Michael Leach 12 January 2017 This week’s joint announcement has cleared the way for progress on Australia’s maritime boundary with Timor-Leste
International Michael Leach 18 February 2015 Monday’s swearing in of a “remodelled” government signals a significant shift in East Timorese politics, writes Michael Leach National affairs Michael Leach 6 December 2013 Australia could benefit too from a renegotiation of the maritime boundary, writes Michael Leach International Michael Leach 10 July 2012 The results of the election suggest an intriguing balance in the new parliament, writes Michael Leach International Michael Leach 8 June 2012 Even the party that loses next month’s election will share in the victory by helping set the tone for post-UN democracy in this young nation, writes Michael Leach
International Michael Leach 13 April 2012 Monday’s runoff vote is another step in the reconfiguration of East Timorese politics, writes Michael Leach International Michael Leach 19 March 2012 The first round of Timor-Leste’s presidential poll signals not only a change in leader but also a vigorous parliamentary election in June, writes Michael Leach International Michael Leach 4 March 2012 Michael Leach previews this month’s poll