{"product_id":"9789814818407","title":"The Post-Colonial Security Dilemma","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book examines the development of Timor-Leste's foreign policy since achieving political independence in 2002. It considers the influence of Timor-Leste's historical experiences with foreign intervention on how the small, new state has pursued security. The book argues that efforts to secure the Timorese state have been motivated by a desire to reduce foreign intervention and dependence upon other actors within the international community.   Timor-Leste's desire for 'real' independence - characterised by the absence of foreign interference - permeates all spheres of its international political, cultural and economic relations and foreign policy discourse. Securing the state entails projecting a legitimate identity in the international community to protect and guarantee political recognition of sovereign status, an imperative that gives rise to Timor-Leste's aspirational foreign policy.   The book examines Timor-Leste's key bilateral and multilateral diplomatic relations, its engagement with the global normative order, and its place within the changing Asia-Pacific region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ISEAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51323619082514,"sku":"9789814818407","price":89.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3093\/4173\/files\/9789814818407.jpg?v=1774732192","url":"https:\/\/bargainbooks.com.au\/products\/9789814818407","provider":"Bargain Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}