Briefs
Current and Future Trends in US Engagement with Southeast Asia: Indonesian And Malaysian Perspectives
On November 30, 2011, the American Studies Center and Program at the University of Indonesia held, in cooperation with USINDO Jakarta Office and IKMAS, an open forum on the US…
Read MoreCounter-Terrorism Strategy in Indonesia: Adapting to a Changed Threat
Many changes have occurred in the leadership structure of terrorist activities in Indonesia since the incidence of the 2002 Bali bombing, the twin bombing of Marriott and Ritz-Carlton in 2009,…
Read MoreThe Economic, Political and Social Impacts of the Internet in the US and Indonesia
On October 24th, USINDO hosted an Open Forum in Jakarta on the impact of the internet in the US andIndonesia, with Mike Orgill of Google as speaker. President Obama’s National…
Read MoreIndonesia: 2014 and Beyond
Indonesia has been persistent in its long and unrelenting search for a political-economic system that can effectively integrate and accommodate the diversity of the nation, giving power to both the…
Read MoreDemocracy and Governance in Indonesia: Four Views
Indonesia’s macro economic performance has been very impressive in recent years, and Indonesia’s political system has undergone profound transformation. Despite the successes, some economic and political challenges remain. Therefore, persistent…
Read MoreRe-engaging with Indonesia: The Peace Corps
On June 16th, USINDO hosted a Special Event with Peace Corps Director, Aaron Williams. The Peace Corps was initiated in 1960 by President Kennedy. By the summer of 1961, programs…
Read MoreHistory of U.S-Indonesia Relations: The US Role in the Independence of Indonesia, 1947-49
To communicate the history of US-Indonesia relations to a new generation, USINDO held special 2011 programs in Washington and Jakarta on the U.S. role in the negotiations leading to Indonesia’s…
Read MoreIndonesia's Maritime and Coastal Resources: Challenges and Opportunities
On May 11th, USINDO hosted Dr. James McVey, former Chief Scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Michael Abbey, NOAA Fisheries Lead for Technical Capacity Building in…
Read MoreFacebook Nation: The Politics and Culture of Social Media in Indonesia
On March 7th, USINDO hosted an open forum with Dr. Merlyna Lim on the politics and culture of social media in Indonesia. Lim began with a brief background on political…
Read MoreDeveloping Indonesia's Alternative Energy: Policy and Practical Implications
On February 25th, USINDO hosted an open forum with Arian Ardie of Terrasys Energy to discuss renewable energy development in Indonesia. Despite being the largest economy in ASEAN, Indonesia still…
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