Tag: independence movement.

East Timor’s Fight for Freedom Holds Lessons for Palestine – Jacobin magazine

Lessons from East Timor: A Struggle for Freedom That Resonates with Palestine

by Miles Cooper

May 18, 2025

East Timor's inspiring journey to independence from Indonesia provides invaluable insights for Palestine's ongoing pursuit of freedom. Both nations have ...

Timor-Leste: A Nation of Resistance – Center for Strategic & International Studies

Timor-Leste: The Inspiring Journey of a Resilient Nation

by Miles Cooper

May 28, 2025

Timor-Leste, a vibrant and resilient nation in Southeast Asia, truly embodies the spirit of resistance. From its courageous fight for ...

Australia helped bring peace to Timor-Leste – but that doesn’t absolve it of a long appeasement of Indonesia – The Guardian

Australia’s Role in Timor-Leste: A Journey to Peace Amidst a History of Indonesian Appeasement

by Miles Cooper

May 31, 2025

Australia played a pivotal role in stabilizing Timor-Leste after its hard-won independence, but its lengthy history of accommodating Indonesia casts ...