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READ NOW: 2026 Summer Studies Fellows’ Reflective Articles
Explore reflections from the 2026 USINDO Summer Studies Fellows as they share their experiences learning Indonesian language and culture.
Read MoreWATCH NOW: Open Forum: Understanding Jokowi: A Conversation with Jean Couteau
Joko Widodo, known as Jokowi, dominated Indonesian political life for over two decades. Rising from mayor of his native Solo to governor of Jakarta and finally as the nation’s president…
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreWATCH 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…
Read MoreIntroducing 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…
Read MoreWATCH 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…
Read MoreWATCH 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.…
Read MoreUSINDO Welcomes President of Indonesia, H.E. Prabowo Subianto, to Washington, D.C.
President Prabowo Subianto attended a business summit in Washington, D.C on February 18 held in his honor by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the US-ASEAN Business Council, and the U.S.-Indonesia…
Read MoreWATCH NOW: Open Forum – A Tale of Two Cities: Environmental Governance in Jakarta and Nusantara on February 26, 2026
Indonesia’s urban centers are among the most densely populated and rapidly growing on the planet. Jakarta has recently been rated by the U.N. as the world’s most populous city, with…
Read MoreAIFIS-MSU Conference on Indonesian Studies
The American Institute for Indonesian Studies (AIFIS) and Michigan State University (MSU) Asian Studies Center will convene the 6th annual AIFIS-MSU Conference on Indonesian Studies from May 26-30, 2026. Presented…
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