It’s one of the world’s newest sovereign states, granted full independence just over 20 years ago. But East Timor faces a series of problems — a weak economy, crime, and the risk of natural disasters.

East Timor is about to stage its fifth parliamentary election and International SOS's Lead Security Analyst for the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific region, Steven Paterini, has recently been in the country.

In this podcast he provides the latest information and advice on the security implications of the polls.

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