Building U.S.-Indonesia Mutual Understanding Since 1994

"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,…

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Special 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…

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Journalism 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…

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“Expanding and Strengthening the U.S.-Indonesia Security Partnership: The Military Education Component

An Open Forum with: Prof. Dr. Juwono Sudarsono Professor of International Relations at the University of Indonesia; Former Indonesian Defense Minister (1999-2000 and 2004-2009); USINDO Advisor Dr. Michael S. Malley Professor at…

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Higher Education as an Instrument for Structural Change in Indonesia

On March 16th, USINDO hosted an Open Forum on higher education in Indonesia with Dr. Anies Baswedan as special guest speaker.  USINDO Co-Chair Emeritus Ed Masters moderated the event. When…

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Expanding and Strengthening the United States – Indonesia Security Partnership: The Military Education Component

featuring: Prof. Dr. Juwono Sudarsono Professor of International Relations, University of Indonesia Former Defense Minister (1999-2000; 2004-2009) Adviser, The US – Indonesia Society with: Dr. Michael S. Malley Professor at…

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