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East Timor, (renamed Timor-Leste after
independence in 2002) a small tropical country
northwest of Australia, is one of the newest members
of the United Nations. There are several reasons for
East Timor having been in focus in international
affairs. Firstly, it was its occupation by Indonesia and
its brutal rule since 1975 and the country`s
achievement of independence in 2002. Secondly,
East Timor illustrates a case of realpolitik by the
superpowers in international relations, as was
evident from their support to Indonesia, or their
complete indifference to the issue.
The History of Peace-building in East Timor: The
Issues of International Intervention comprehensively
analyses various international responses during its
pre- and post-independence eras and examines the
process of peace-building after the referendum in the
country. The book assesses the legitimacy of each
response and policy, how these influenced East
Timor as a newly independent state, and what the
international society expects in the future from the
country that was in turmoil for so long. The book
consists of three sections detailing the history of the
crisis, policy analysis and comparative analysis with
peace-building initiatives by the UN in Cambodia.
The book updates the study on East Timor by also
discussing the state-building process such as the
UNDP organised Recovery, Employment and
Stability Programme for Ex-Combatants and
communities, the Serious Crimes Unit and the
Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation
in East Timor.
The book would be of interest to policy makers,
practitioners and academics specialising in East
Timor and other countries in the process of peacebuilding.
ISBN - 9788175967359
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Pages : 304
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