Literature Study: Challenges and Expectations of Timor-Leste as an ASEAN Member State

The purpose of this research is to see how the Literature Study: Challenges and Expectations of Timor-Leste as an ASEAN Member State. The method of this research is descriptive, analytical, and critical. Therefore, the author can comprehensively describe how the Literature Study: Challenges and Expectations of Timor-Leste as an ASEAN Member State. In this study, the authors optimally use two data sources related to this study, namely. Primary data sources and secondary data sources. The main sources of this research are books and scientific journals on Timor-Leste's Challenges and Hopes. At the same time, this research is supported (secondary) by other works of thought related to ASEAN Member States. The result of this study is that ASEAN membership presents a major challenge for Timor-Leste, but it also offers significant opportunities for economic, political, and social growth. Recommendation: The Government of Timor-Leste needs to accelerate domestic reforms. ASEAN must provide support in the form of technical and financial capacity. There needs to be a special integration program to facilitate the transition of Timor-Leste as a full member.