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

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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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The Roots of U.S.-Indonesian Cooperation on Education

On October 22nd, USINDO hosted an Open Forum Luncheon with Agus Suwignyo, an education historian at Gadjah Mada University, and a 2010 USINDO Sumitro Fellow, on the history of U.S.-Indonesian…

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After Aceh: The Evolution of Terror Networks in Indonesia

With Sidney Jones, Senior Adviser, Asia Program of the International Crisis Group and commentator, Andi Widjajanto, Lecturer at the University of Indonesia. Sidney Jones is senior adviser to the Asia…

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