Open Forum Series
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…
Read MoreLeaving 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…
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 MoreUSINDO 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…
Read MoreJakarta 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…
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 MoreOpen Forum Panel Discussion – Forestry and Climate Change Initiatives in Indonesia: Three Expert Assessments
On February 26 USINDO hosted three Indonesian and American experts on environment and climate change to discuss current environment and forestry initiatives in Indonesia, particularly on the progress of the…
Read MoreSpecial Open Forum Breakfast and Discussion: The U.S. Pacific Commander's Perspective on the Asia-Pacific Rebalance
On February 8, 2013, USINDO and the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta hosted a Special Open Forum breakfast and discussion with the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), Admiral Samuel…
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…
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