Open Forum Series
Developing Indonesia’s Alternative Energy: Policy and Practical Implications
Indonesia’s economic growth requires not only increases in the supply of energy, but also wisdom in the use of its energy resources in a sustainable way. Recognizing the need for…
Read MoreEmerging Indonesia: Development & Democracy in Southeast Asia's Largest Middle Income Country
Indonesia has made remarkable progress since the 1998 economic and political crises. It is the largest economy in Southeast Asia, with a vibrant democracy and an impressive track record in…
Read MoreFreedom of Expression and Press Freedom in Indonesia
Program Note: As we now have a second speaker, Endy M. Bayuni, Former Editor-in-Chief of the Jakarta Post, the February 15 Open Forum will be a panel discussion on the…
Read MoreDemocracy Support in Indonesia's Foreign Policy
Featured Speaker: The Honorable Hassan Wirajuda Former Foreign Minister of Indonesia Contributor: Ketut Putra Erawan Executive Director, Institute for Peace and Democracy Introductory Remarks by David Merrill, President, USINDO Moderated…
Read MoreA Behind the Scenes Look at Indonesian Politics By Kompas and the Jakarta Post
Please join us for lunch on Monday, January 10th at 12 pm for a behind the scenes look at Indonesian politics through the lens of two seasoned journalists. Imanuddin Razak,…
Read MoreIndonesia’s Political Scene in 2011 from the Perspective of Golkar
Please join us on January 4 for this inside view of the Indonesian political landscape as seen from the perspective of Golkar’s Vice General Chairman, Theo Sambuaga. Mr. Sambuaga’s talk…
Read MoreIn the Aftermath of Peace: Hope and Struggle in Aceh
Five years since the Helsinki Agreement brought peace to Aceh, the province has undergone enormous social and political changes. Filmmaker Sandeep Ray talked to the Acehnese about their frustrations and…
Read MoreThe Roots of U.S.-Indonesian Cooperation on Education
On October 22nd, USINDO hosted an Open Forum Luncheon with Agus Suwignyo, an education historian at Gadjah Mada University, and a 2010 USINDO Sumitro Fellow, on the history of U.S.-Indonesian…
Read MoreAfter Aceh: The Evolution of Terror Networks in Indonesia
With Sidney Jones, Senior Adviser, Asia Program of the International Crisis Group and commentator, Andi Widjajanto, Lecturer at the University of Indonesia. Sidney Jones is senior adviser to the Asia…
Read MoreThe Roots of U.S.-Indonesian Cooperation on Education
As Indonesia and the United States move forward with an historic plan to increase cooperation on higher education, it is important to understand the history of educational partnerships between the…
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