Open Forum Series
Maritime Security in the Southeast Asia/South China Sea
Disputes between China and ASEAN member states over territorial claims in the South China Sea continue to dominate the current round of ASEAN’s annual security meeting. Dr. Djalal’s timely presentation will…
Read MoreThe Future of Reform: Indonesia Towards 2014
Dr. Douglas Ramage, an experienced observer of Indonesian governance, politics, and economics, will provide his assessment of the status of reform in Indonesia as it approaches the 2014 elections, including: …
Read MoreHistory of U.S-Indonesia Relations: The US Role in the Independence of Indonesia, 1947-49
To communicate the history of US-Indonesia relations to a new generation, USINDO held special 2011 programs in Washington and Jakarta on the U.S. role in the negotiations leading to Indonesia’s…
Read MoreThe Origins of the Indonesian Nation: The Indonesian Revolution of 1945-49
On March 14th, USINDO hosted an open forum on the origins and legacies of the Indonesian Revolution with Professor Eric Tagliacozzo. Tagliacozzo outlined the prelude to the revolution, the three…
Read MoreThe Birth of the Indonesian Nation, 1945-49: Perspectives on the Role of the United States
1945-49 were the turbulent and formative years of the creation of the Indonesian nation. The United States played an evolving role within that period that is known by relatively few. …
Read MoreUpdate on the State of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI)
Colonel Haseman is well known to USINDO’s friends and supporters for the depth of his knowledge on the Indonesian armed forces. He has just returned from two weeks in Jakarta, Indonesia…
Read MoreGlobal Challenges for Indonesia's Education in the 21st Century
In collaboration with The United States – Indonesia Society, the Indonesian Leadership Foundation would like to invite you to our inaugural event, a panel discussion on the importance of US-Indonesian…
Read MoreIndonesia's Maritime and Coastal Resources: Challenges and Opportunities
On May 11th, USINDO hosted Dr. James McVey, former Chief Scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Michael Abbey, NOAA Fisheries Lead for Technical Capacity Building in…
Read MorePolitical Groupings Toward 2014: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
General Luhut Pandjaitan is a well informed former General, Ambassador, and Minister, now a prominent businessman and Political Adviser to Golkar. He will provide his insights on the current political…
Read MoreThe U.S. – Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership: New Opportunities in U.S.-Indonesia Higher Education Cooperation
In November 2010, Presidents Obama and Yudhoyono officially inaugurated the US-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership during a US state visit to Indonesia. As expressed in their Joint Declaration, the Partnership intends to…
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