Briefs
Special Open Forum Luncheon – Indonesia toward 2014: The View from the Gerindra Party
Hashim Djojohadikusumo Deputy Chairman, Governing Board, Gerindra Party As we approach the 2014 Presidential elections in Indonesia, interest in the contending parties and their views is greatly increasing among both…
Read MorePolitical 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…
Read MoreSpecial 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…
Read MoreSpecial 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…
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MorePartnership 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…
Read MoreJakarta 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…
Read MoreJakarta Open Forum: Interfaith Dialogue – Lessons Learned from Muslims in America
Ustadz Shamsi Ali Imam of Islamic Cultural Center of New York Advisory Board of Indonesian Muslim Society in America (IMSA) Making up 0.8% of the United States total population in…
Read MoreThe United States Rebalance to Asia: How Will It Change America’s Defense Strategy in the Region?
As what many refer to as a rebalance to the region, the United States has exhibited a considerable interest in shifting its focus to the Asia-Pacific. This interest is evident…
Read MoreUSINDO Jakarta Open Forum: "Expanding and Strengthening the United States – Indonesia Security Partnership: The Maritime Cooperation"
Capt. Adrian Jansen Naval Attaché at U.S. Embassy Jakarta Captain of U.S. Navy, Department of Defense Capt. Judijanto Head of War Game Centre, Indonesian Naval Command and Staff College (Seskoal) …
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