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

Do Islamic parties become more moderate when included in politics?: The Prosperous Justice Party in Indonesia

Radical Islamic parties are said to become more moderate once included in electoral politics. The exact dynamics and conditions of this moderation process remain unclear, however. The talk is looking…

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Re-engaging with Indonesia: The Peace Corps

In their Joint Declaration of the new U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership, Presidents Obama and Yudhoyono said they viewed strong people-to-people relations at the “core” of the partnership, and placed great emphasis…

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Launching of the "American Batik" Design Competition

The Embassy of Indonesia proudly presents  “American Batik” Design Competition: The Spirit of America in the Heritage of Batik. The Ambassador of Indonesia to the United States, Dr. Dino Patti…

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Indonesia's National Climate Change Mitigation Actions: Paving the Way Towards NAMA's (National Appropriate Mitigation Actions)

Please join us to attend the presentation on Indonesia’s National Mitigation Actions by  Syamsidar Thamrin, Deputy Director for Climate Change of BAPPENAS at the World Resource Institute’s office. The Government…

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

To understand Indonesia deeply requires an appreciation of its history in becoming a nation.  Dr. Eric Tagliacozzo’s special lecture will explore Indonesia and its revolution — an electric time of…

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Facebook Nation: The Politics and Culture of Social Media in Indonesia

On March 7th, USINDO hosted an open forum with Dr. Merlyna Lim on the politics and culture of social media in Indonesia. Lim began with a brief background on political…

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