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

2011 Annual DC Gala Dinner

Featured Speaker: H.E. Agus Martowardojo Minister of Finance,  Republic of Indonesia With Special Guest: The Honorable Fred P. Hochberg Chairman and CEO,  Export-Import Bank of the United States Reception: 6:30…

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Maritime Security in the Southeast Asia/South China Sea

Disputes between China and ASEAN member states over territorial claims in the South China Sea continue to dominate the current round of ASEAN’s annual security meeting. Dr. Djalal’s timely presentation will…

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The Future of Reform: Indonesia Towards 2014

Dr. Douglas Ramage, an experienced observer of Indonesian governance, politics, and economics, will provide his assessment of  the status of reform in Indonesia as it approaches the 2014 elections, including: …

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History of U.S-Indonesia Relations: The US Role in the Independence of Indonesia, 1947-49

To communicate the history of US-Indonesia relations to a new generation, USINDO held special 2011 programs in Washington and Jakarta on the U.S. role in the negotiations leading to Indonesia’s…

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The Origins of the Indonesian Nation: The Indonesian Revolution of 1945-49

On March 14th, USINDO hosted an open forum on the origins and legacies of the Indonesian Revolution with Professor Eric Tagliacozzo. Tagliacozzo outlined the prelude to the revolution, the three…

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The Birth of the Indonesian Nation, 1945-49: Perspectives on the Role of the United States

1945-49 were the turbulent and formative years of the creation of the Indonesian nation.  The United States played an evolving role within that period that is known by relatively few. …

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