Open Forum Series
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…
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…
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) …
Read MoreUSINDO Jakarta Open Forum: "The Outlook of U.S. Overseas Business in the Asia-Pacific in President Obama's Second Term"
Mr. Steve Okun Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce Mr. Andrew White Managing Director of AmCham Indonesia Mr. John Riady Chairman of the United States-Indonesia Bilateral Committee,…
Read More"Kita Vs. Korupsi" (Us Vs. Corruption)
The United States-Indonesia Society and Partnerships for International Strategies in Asia co-hosted a A Film Screening and Discussion “Kita Vs. Korupsi” (Us Vs. Corruption) with David Timberman Technical Director, Governance…
Read MoreSpecial Open Forum Luncheon and Panel Discussion: “U.S. – Indonesia Relations: The Next Phase”
On November 27, 2012, USINDO, along with cooperating organizations the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, hosted a Special…
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