Timor-Leste's aspiration for Asean membership

Timor-Leste's aspiration for Asean membership

It has been a long time coming but Timor-Leste is on the cusp of being a full member of ASEAN. While Timor-Leste does face challenges, as a peaceful and democratic state, with an open and liberal economy, it is well placed to meet the requirements for ASEAN membership. The inclusion of Timor-Leste w...

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Main Author: Soares, Roberto
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2023
Subjects:
Social sciences::Political science
Country and Region Studies
Regionalism and Multilateralism
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/165506
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:It has been a long time coming but Timor-Leste is on the cusp of being a full member of ASEAN. While Timor-Leste does face challenges, as a peaceful and democratic state, with an open and liberal economy, it is well placed to meet the requirements for ASEAN membership. The inclusion of Timor-Leste will also support regional economic integration and promote peace, unity and prosperity in Southeast Asia.

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