"The Land of Five Towers": An Insight into Modern Islamic Education in Indonesia
Ahmad Fuadi Best-selling Author and Social Entrepreneur On May 17 USINDO hosted Ahmad Fuadi, author of the best-selling “Negeri 5 Menara” (The Land of Five Towers). His 2010 book broke…
Read More >New Trends in Indonesian Studies in the United States: Opportunities and Challenges
On May 20 USINDO, AIFIS, and @america hosted Prof. Thomas B. Pepinsky, Assistant Professor at Cornell University and President of the American Institute for Indonesian Studies (AIFIS). This event is…
Read More >Leaving Poverty Behind: How Effective is Indonesia's Social Safety Net Approach in Reducing Poverty?
Dr. Vivi Alatas, Senior Economist and Poverty Team Leader, World Bank Office Jakarta On May 10 USINDO hosted Dr. Vivi Alatas, Senior Economist and Poverty Team Leader, World Bank Office Jakarta. Indonesia’s…
Read More >Partnership for Results: Lessons from Indonesia's Experiences in Disaster Reconstruction
Dr. Suprayoga Hadi Deputy Minister for the Development of Special Regions Ministry for the Development of Disadvantaged Regions Republic of Indonesia Shamima Khan Manager, Multi Donor Fund for Aceh and…
Read More >USINDO Executive Breakfast Discussion: Ambassador Dian Triansyah Djani
On April 9, 2013, USINDO hosted an Executive Breakfast Discussion with Ambassador Dian Triansyah Djani, Director-General for American and European Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Indonesia. Ambassador Djani shared his views on…
Read More >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…
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