Special Events
Political 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…
Read MoreIndonesia's Maritime and Coastal Resources
Indonesia has a total maritime area of 5.8 million sq km and coastline of some 81, 000 km, and is rich in maritime natural resources. This sector can be one…
Read MoreDo Islamic parties become more moderate when included in politics?: The Prosperous Justice Party in Indonesia
Radical Islamic parties are said to become more moderate once included in electoral politics. The exact dynamics and conditions of this moderation process remain unclear, however. The talk is looking…
Read MoreRe-engaging with Indonesia: The Peace Corps
In their Joint Declaration of the new U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership, Presidents Obama and Yudhoyono said they viewed strong people-to-people relations at the “core” of the partnership, and placed great emphasis…
Read MoreLaunching of the "American Batik" Design Competition
The Embassy of Indonesia proudly presents “American Batik” Design Competition: The Spirit of America in the Heritage of Batik. The Ambassador of Indonesia to the United States, Dr. Dino Patti…
Read MoreIndonesia's National Climate Change Mitigation Actions: Paving the Way Towards NAMA's (National Appropriate Mitigation Actions)
Please join us to attend the presentation on Indonesia’s National Mitigation Actions by Syamsidar Thamrin, Deputy Director for Climate Change of BAPPENAS at the World Resource Institute’s office. The Government…
Read MoreThe Origins of the Indonesian Nation: The Indonesian Revolution of 1945-49
To understand Indonesia deeply requires an appreciation of its history in becoming a nation. Dr. Eric Tagliacozzo’s special lecture will explore Indonesia and its revolution — an electric time of…
Read MorePeace Corps and Its First Year Back in Indonesia
Following the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the Governments of Indonesia and the United States establishing a Peace Corps program in December 2009, Ken Puvak was officially named…
Read MoreFacebook Nation: The Politics and Culture of Social Media in Indonesia
The phenomenon of social media such as Facebook and Twitter is not only taking place in the US and Europe. Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and India are among…
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