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Indonesia as a ‘Global Swing State’: What does it means for U.S.-Indonesia Relations?
Indonesia’s membership in the G20, its stable and growing economy, its democratic government, and its role in regional and international diplomacy have made it a rising power in the international…
Read MoreThe Impact of an Open-party List System on Incumbency Turnover in Indonesia
The continuing adoption of an open-party list system as the Indonesian electoral system raises an essential question of how it will affect political competitions in the wake of the 2014…
Read MoreProgress and Challenges of Women’s Representation in Indonesian Parliament
Speakers: Hon. Ledia Hanifa Amaliah Member of DPR RI Commission on Religion, Social Affairs, and Women Empowerment from Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), Chief of Women Affairs from the Central Board…
Read MoreRecent Burmese Progress Toward Democracy: How Permanent?
Since late 2011, Burma has embarked on a rapid and wide-ranging program of political and economic reforms. These have encompassed electoral reforms, the release of hundreds of political prisoners, increased…
Read More"New Thinking for a New Partnership": Special Open Forum Luncheon with Amb. Scot Marciel
Responding to Indonesian President SBY’s historic proposal in 2008, at USINDO, the United States in 2010 entered into a “Comprehensive Partnership” with Indonesia, a first for both countries. Covering security,…
Read MoreSpecial Open Forum Panel Discussion: The Indonesia – U.S. Caucus of Indonesia's Legislature: How it Views its Roles in Indonesia's Democracy and Foreign Policy
Indonesia’s democratic consolidation has led to the transformation of its national legislature (DPR RI) into a more functional and powerful legislative branch of the government. The DPR RI has recently…
Read MoreJournalism and Islamic Values
The Indonesian reformasi era ushered in a more vibrant, independent press that has contributed significantly to the nation’s democratic deepening over the last two and a half decades. Although challenges…
Read MoreBreakfast Meeting with Mr. Joseph Yun, U.S. Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
Mr. Joseph Yun Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Date: Friday, March 2, 2012 Time: 07:30 a.m. – 08:45 a.m. Venue:…
Read MoreUnderstanding Changes to Indonesia’s Electoral System and their Relationship to the 2014 Elections
A fuller understanding of Indonesia’s election laws, the changes being debated, and how they may affect the 2014 elections is essential for any informed observer of the elections. Recently, new…
Read MoreIndonesia Toward 2014: the View from Golkar – Aburizal Bakrie
Since entering the era of democratization in 1999, Indonesia’s record has been more positive than many would have expected. The economy grew over 6 percent per year over the last…
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