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…
Read More >Democracy Support in Indonesia's Foreign Policy
Featured Speaker: The Honorable Hassan Wirajuda Former Foreign Minister of Indonesia Contributor: Ketut Putra Erawan Executive Director, Institute for Peace and Democracy Introductory Remarks by David Merrill, President, USINDO Moderated…
Read More >A Behind the Scenes Look at Indonesian Politics By Kompas and the Jakarta Post
Please join us for lunch on Monday, January 10th at 12 pm for a behind the scenes look at Indonesian politics through the lens of two seasoned journalists. Imanuddin Razak,…
Read More >Indonesia’s Political Scene in 2011 from the Perspective of Golkar
Please join us on January 4 for this inside view of the Indonesian political landscape as seen from the perspective of Golkar’s Vice General Chairman, Theo Sambuaga. Mr. Sambuaga’s talk…
Read More >In the Aftermath of Peace: Hope and Struggle in Aceh
Five years since the Helsinki Agreement brought peace to Aceh, the province has undergone enormous social and political changes. Filmmaker Sandeep Ray talked to the Acehnese about their frustrations and…
Read More >