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East Timor is one of the World's most infamous "trouble spots." Originally colonized by the Portuguese, it was brutally invaded and occupied by the Indonesian State military forces in 1975. Over the next year, according to the UN, about one third of the population died from massacres, starvation and disease. But recent events in Indonesia have given rise to expectations that there may be a fundamental shift in the State's position on East Timor. This book considers the potential for change against a backdrop of growing popular and political support for the Timorese cause. Addressing East Timor's recent emergence as an issue of global importance, it illustrates how local, grassroots, individual, organizational and campaign initiatives have contributed to this state of affairs, in the context of the increased emphasis which is being placed on ethics, international morality and human rights in contemporary international relations. ... Read more

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Portugal is Missing in the Picture
Any book about East Timor should dedicate a chapter to the Portuguese foreign policy about this issue. It was the East Timorese and the Portuguese who kept this question alive when nobody wanted to know. Therefore, explaining and understanding East Timor in the last 25 years must include Portugal. Unfortunately, this is not the case. On the other hand, with one or two exceptions, the chapters do not bring any relevant new information. If you have an average knowledge about this issue, this book will not bring you much insight. Definitely, this is not a must.

Portugal is Missing in the Picture
Any book about East Timor has to dedicate a chapter to the Portuguese foreign policy about this issue. As far as everybody knows, Portugal was the former colonial power wasn't it? Otherwise, explaining and understanding East Timor in the last 25 years will be missing an important actor. Unfortunately, this is the case. On the other hand, with one or two exceptions, the chapters do not bring any relevant new information. Definitely, this is not a must. ... Read more

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20 de Maio de 2002: Timor consagra-se o mais jovem país independente do mundo. O destino da nação está finalmente nas mãos do seu povo, ansioso por destrancar a porta para um novo futuro! Antes, depois e durante os últimos 23 meses, muitas foram as barreiras, os desafios, os melhores e piores dias que este povo sedento de paz enfrentou e venceu. Dia-a-dia a coragem de uns, o incentivo de outros e o esforço de todos começam a criar os alicerces para o sucesso da nova nação.A Construção da Nação TimorenseDesafios e Oportunidades abarca as inúmeras intervenções do Primeiro Chefe de Estado da jovem nação, levando o leitor a reflectir sobre os desafios e frustrações do povo timorense. Palavras de ânimo, palavras de força, gritos de luta para enfrentar a corrente do destino ecoam nesta obra, onde estão patentes os discursos e intervenções de Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão à frente da Nação Timorense.O livro vai ser editado em três línguasPortuguês, Tétum e Inglêssendo a edição portuguesa a primeira a ficar disponível, seguida das versões em Inglês e Tétum ainda durante o ano de 2004."Este livro é dedicado ao Povo de Timor-Leste em homenagem aos sacrifícios assumidos em prol da libertação da pátria."Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão O poder dele vem do povo, emana do povo, esse povo que é sempre o último árbitro da verdade.José Ramos-Horta in Prefácio Os desafios são do tamanho do mítico monte Ramelau. As frustrações são profundas como o Mar de Timor. Mas a vontade do nosso povo é legendária e foi ela que alicerçou a nossa luta desigual.José Ramos-Horta in Prefácio ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Finance & Development, published by International Monetary Fund on March 1, 2001. The length of the article is 777 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: How Will the Macroeconomy Be Managed in an Independent East Timor? An East Timorese View.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Author: Jose Ramos-Horta
Publication: Finance & Development (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2001
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Volume: 38Issue: 1Page: 22

Article Type: Brief Article, Statistical Data Included

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This digital document is an article from Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, published by Educational Foundation for Nuclear Science, Inc. on January 1, 1997. The length of the article is 1337 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The Nobel Committee selected Jose Ramos-Horta, former foreign minister of East Timor, and Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo of East Timor as co-recipients of the 1996 Nobel Peace Prize. The two have led efforts by East Timor to gain its independence from Indonesia since 1975.

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Title: Nobel hears East Timor: the Norwegian Nobel Committee thrust a generation-long rebellion into the spotlight, but is anyone watching?
Author: Keith Suter
Publication: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 1997
Publisher: Educational Foundation for Nuclear Science, Inc.
Volume: v53Issue: n1Page: p47(2)

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This digital document is an article from Siempre!, published by Thomson Gale on June 4, 2006. The length of the article is 760 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Ya se barajan nombres: la sucesión en la ONU.(Organización de Naciones Unidas)
Author: María Cristina Rosas
Publication: Siempre! (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 4, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 53Issue: 2764Page: 61(1)

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