Timor-Leste election offers an extraordinary lesson in how to build a stable democracy
Timor-Leste election offers an extraordinary lesson in how to build a stable democracy: After a spirited election campaign, the people of Timor-Leste voted for a new parliament on May 21. The vote was free, fair and largely uneventful. The results were accepted. This is a remarkable accomplishment for democracy. With roughly 40% of the vote …