Peace 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 More >Facebook 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…
Read More >Developing Indonesia's Alternative Energy: Policy and Practical Implications
On February 25th, USINDO hosted an open forum with Arian Ardie of Terrasys Energy to discuss renewable energy development in Indonesia. Despite being the largest economy in ASEAN, Indonesia still…
Read More >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 More >Emerging 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 More >Freedom 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…
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