Building U.S.-Indonesia Mutual Understanding Since 1994

OPEN FORUMS

Open Forums

On-the-record discussion programs in Jakarta and Washington DC on the full range of issues of interest in U.S-Indonesian relations, including The U.S-Indonesia Strategic Partnership, the new U.S. administration, Indonesia and U.S. elections, U.S and Indonesian foreign policy, economy, trade and business, etc.

Upcoming Open Forums

Past Open Forums

The Obama Administration's Pivot to the Pacific: Implications for Southeast Asia and Indonesia

Beginning in late 2011, the Obama administration announced that it would be intensifying the U.S. role in the Asia-Pacific region. Since then, the U.S. has been raising the region’s priority…

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Political Outlook 2014: An Independent Perspective of Indonesia's Third Democratic Elections

Wimar Witoelar Former Presidential Spokesperson, Political Observer, Writer, Media Personality About a year from now Indonesia will hold its direct legislative (April 9) and presidential elections (July 9), the third…

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Special Open Forum and Public Consultation: U.S.-Indonesia Cooperation on Climate Change and Environment – Progress and Future Priorities under the Comprehensive Partnership

USINDO, in cooperation with the Climate Change and Environment Working Group (CEWG) of the U.S.-Indonesia Joint Commission on the Comprehensive Partnership, hosted a Special Open Forum and Public Consultation as…

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USINDO Annual Washington Gala Dinner 2013

USINDO’s well-attended 2013 Annual Gala Dinner in Washington on May 31 featured a speech by Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan emphasizing the importance of increasing the level of U.S.-Indonesia educational exchanges…

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Special Open Forum Luncheon: Enhanced Power of the DPD (Senate) and the Future of Democracy in Indonesia

The Honorable Irman Gusman Speaker, DPD (Regional Representatives Council) Republic of Indonesia On May 21 USINDO hosted the Honorable Irman Gusman, Speaker of Indonesia’s upper legislative body, the Regional Representatives…

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"The Land of Five Towers": An Insight into Modern Islamic Education in Indonesia

Ahmad Fuadi Best-selling Author and Social Entrepreneur On May 17 USINDO hosted Ahmad Fuadi, author of the best-selling “Negeri 5 Menara” (The Land of Five Towers). His 2010 book broke…

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