East Timor President discusses diplomacy, Gaza, and the West.

In the midst of the Cold War, Jose Ramos-Horta faced challenges advocating for East Timor after Indonesia’s 1975 invasion, with little media coverage and US support for Indonesia. The lack of proof of death hindered efforts to mobilize international sympathy, despite widespread atrocities. Ramos-Horta’s advocacy eventually led to East Timor’s independence in 2002, but economic challenges persist.

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