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

New Trends in Indonesian Studies in the United States: Opportunities and Challenges

On May 20 USINDO, AIFIS, and @america hosted Prof. Thomas B. Pepinsky, Assistant Professor at Cornell University and President of the American Institute for Indonesian Studies (AIFIS). This event is…

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Leaving Poverty Behind: How Effective is Indonesia's Social Safety Net Approach in Reducing Poverty?

Dr. Vivi Alatas, Senior Economist and Poverty Team Leader,  World Bank Office Jakarta  On May 10 USINDO hosted Dr. Vivi Alatas, Senior Economist and Poverty Team Leader, World Bank Office Jakarta. Indonesia’s…

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Partnership for Results: Lessons from Indonesia's Experiences in Disaster Reconstruction

Dr. Suprayoga Hadi Deputy Minister for the Development of Special Regions Ministry for the Development of Disadvantaged Regions Republic of Indonesia Shamima Khan Manager, Multi Donor Fund for Aceh and…

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USINDO Executive Breakfast Discussion: Ambassador Dian Triansyah Djani

On April 9, 2013, USINDO hosted an Executive Breakfast Discussion with Ambassador Dian Triansyah Djani, Director-General for American and European Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Indonesia. Ambassador Djani shared his views on…

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Jakarta Open Forum: Garuda in Flight – An American Perspective on the Evolution and Progress of Indonesian Foreign Policy

Professor Donald  E. Weatherbee, Donald S. Russell Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of South Carolina As the world’s most populous Muslim democracy and 16th largest economy by GDP, Indonesia has gained international…

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Jakarta Open Forum: Washington Political Perspectives on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

 Prof. Gary Clyde Hufbauer Reginald Jones Senior Fellow,  Peterson Institute for International Economics Former Deputy Assistant Secretary,  U.S. Treasury for International Trade and Investment Policy (1977-79) Mr. James Carouso Counselor for Economic Affairs U.S. Embassy…

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