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

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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Special Open Forum and Luncheon: "New Thinking for a New Partnership" with Ambassador Scot A. Marciel

  To download a copy of the brief, please click: here. To view pictures from the event, please click here.  The United States – Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership, first proposed in 2008 by…

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"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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