Building U.S.-Indonesia Mutual Understanding Since 1994

Open Forum: Understanding Jokowi: A Conversation with Jean Couteau 

Open Forum Understanding Jokowi: A Conversation with Jean Couteau Thursday, June 25th 9:00 a.m. EDT 8:00 p.m. WIB Online via Zoom     Jean Couteau Historian, Linguist, and Author on…

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New Perspectives on Indonesia’s Foreign Policy and Green Industrialization

Explore two recent analyses examining Indonesia’s evolving role in regional and global affairs. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) recently released a podcast episode titled Indonesia’s Evolving Foreign…

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WATCH NOW: Open Forum – Indonesia and the State of Southeast Asia on May 21, 2026

Indonesia is experiencing significant political, social, and economic change, buffeted by developments in the Southeast Asia region and the rest of the world.  These developments are affecting how Indonesians see…

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Introducing the USINDO 2026 Summer Studies Fellows

Dear USINDO Community, We are pleased to announce the 2026 USINDO Summer Studies Fellows. This year’s group brings together twelve accomplished students from across the United States, each selected for…

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WATCH NOW: Special Open Forum – Indonesia’s Response to the Global Energy Crisis on April 23, 2026

Global fuel, energy, and energy-related prices have spiked following the outbreak of the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. These increases adversely affect a broad…

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WATCH NOW: Open Forum – Managing Uncertainty: Assessing U.S. – Indonesia Trade Developments on March 19, 2026

The U.S.-Indonesia trade relationship has been changing rapidly.  President Trump announced a broad set of “Liberation Day” import duties in April 2025, including a 32% tariff on Indonesia.  The U.S.…

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