Building U.S.-Indonesia Mutual Understanding Since 1994

OPEN FORUMS

Open Forums

On-the-record discussion programs in Jakarta and Washington DC on the full range of issues of interest in U.S-Indonesian relations, including The U.S-Indonesia Strategic Partnership, the new U.S. administration, Indonesia and U.S. elections, U.S and Indonesian foreign policy, economy, trade and business, etc.

Upcoming Open Forums

Past Open Forums

U.S. 2012 Presidential Election: The Outlook 12 Weeks Out

The United States – Indonesia Society in cooperation with @America presents an USINDO Special Open Forum discussion: “U.S. 2012 Presidential Election: The Outlook 12 Weeks Out” Speakers: Peter Hart President,…

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Indonesia as a ‘Global Swing State’: What does it means for U.S.-Indonesia Relations?

Indonesia’s membership in the G20, its stable and growing economy, its democratic government, and its role in regional and international diplomacy have made it a rising power in the international…

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Local Governments, Business Interests and Direct Elections: Assessing Two Rounds of Pilkada in Indonesia

Over the last decade, Indonesian democracy has greatly expanded and matured to empower regular Indonesians to cast their votes and choose their own leaders. After 2004, with the introduction of…

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The Impact of an Open-party List System on Incumbency Turnover in Indonesia

The continuing adoption of an open-party list system as the Indonesian electoral system raises an essential question of how it will affect political competitions in the wake of the 2014…

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Progress and Challenges of Women’s Representation in Indonesian Parliament

Speakers: Hon. Ledia Hanifa Amaliah Member of DPR RI Commission on Religion, Social Affairs, and Women Empowerment from Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), Chief of Women Affairs from the Central Board…

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Recent Burmese Progress Toward Democracy: How Permanent?

Since late 2011, Burma has embarked on a rapid and wide-ranging program of political and economic reforms. These have encompassed electoral reforms, the release of hundreds of political prisoners, increased…

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