Timor-Leste's Troubled Waters

Now an independent democracy, Timor-Leste is struggling to renegotiate treaties and agreements with neighbouring countries, particularly water territories with Australia which could give them better access to dwindling oil fields. Dr Bec Strating (Department of Politics and Philosophy, La Trobe University) talks to Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director, La Trobe Asia) on Timor-Leste's motives and challenges in the Timor Gap. Bec Strating on Twitter: www.twitter.com/becstrating Nick Bisley on Twitter: www.twitter.com/nickbisley Theme music: Asian Wonders by Butterfly Tea