Brookings: Topics - Indonesia

Natural Disasters: Thinking Beyond Immediate Response

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The tragic earthquake in Sumatra, the tsunami in Samoa and the typhoon that hit the Philippines are just the latest in an increasing number of natural disasters. Last year alone natural disasters affected over 200 million people, killing 16,000 and displacing close to 50 million. Elizabeth Ferris evaluates the international capacity to respond to major disasters and argues that more should be done to reduce their impact.

The Jihadists Strike Back in Indonesia

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The attacks in Indonesia on July 17 remind us that vigilance must be maintained at all times against Al Qaeda’s varied affiliates and franchises, writes Saban Center Senior Fellow Bruce Riedel. Even when they appeared defeated in recent years, particularly in Indonesia or in Saudi Arabia, these groups can recover and strike again.

An Institutional Gap for Disaster IDPs

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Climate change is expected to sharply increase the number and severity of natural disasters, displacing millions on all continents. Roberta Cohen argues that the international community needs to recognize "disaster IDPs" and establish new institutional arrangements to protect their human rights.

Regional Voices in Global Governance: The Role of Advocacy

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Among the powerful members of the G-8 and G-20, which countries serve as advocates not just for themselves, but for their entire region? And what motivates them to do so? In a recent commentary in The Globalist, Lex Rieffel explains how Indonesia is able to speak for ASEAN, while China is only able to speak for itself.

Dateline Indonesia: Barack, Hillary and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's first overseas trip will include a visit to Indonesia. Lex Rieffel explains how engagement with Indonesia will be key to U.S. relations with Asia.

East Asia in the Spotlight: Secretary of State Clinton’s First Trip Abroad

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:30:00 GMT

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February 12, 2009, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

The Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies and the John L. Thornton China Center hosted a discussion on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s first trip abroad. Secretary Clinton will visit Japan, Indonesia, South Korea and China and is expected to address the challenges facing the international community, including the global financial crisis, humanitarian issues, regional security and climate change.

Obama's First Trip as President

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

During the presidential campaign, Barack Obama promised that in the first 100 days of his administration he would "travel to a major Islamic forum and deliver an address to redefine our struggle." Michael Fullilove suggests there is no better place than Indonesia.

Post-Tsunami Aid Effectiveness in Aceh: Proliferation and Coordination in Reconstruction

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

On December 26, 2004, an earthquake followed by a devastating tsunami killed more than 150,000 people and displaced an estimated 700,000 inhabitants in Aceh, Indonesia. With unprecedented damage to the region, Aceh received an influx of aid and assistance—the largest reconstruction program in the developing world at the time. Project consultants Harry Masyrafah and Jock MJA McKeon analyze the aid effectiveness by examining the international community’s response to the disaster, challenges in reconstruction, and coordination of the aid agencies involved.

The Interplay Between U.S. Foreign Policy and Political Islam in Post-Soeharto Indonesia

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

To understand how U.S. policy plays into the politics of Islam in Indonesia, Mohammad Syafi’i Anwar argues it should be analyzed within a global context. Anwar believes that the U.S. should continue to support progressive-liberal Islam and embrace moderate Muslim, as well as improve public diplomacy in the Muslim World and address the ideologies that underlie terrorism.

Soft Power in East Asia

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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June 17, 2008, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

On June 17, the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies (CNAPS) at Brookings and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs hosted a seminar to announce and examine the findings of a groundbreaking public opinion survey on the current and potential use of soft power in East Asia by the United States, China, Japan and South Korea.

Indonesia's Democracy Lessons

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following the passing of Indonesia's former president, Lex Rieffel discusses the lessons of Suharto's legacy.

Suharto’s Legacy and the Future of Indonesia

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The former president of Indonesia, Suharto, passed away after several weeks in critical condition following multiple organ failure. In an online Q&A, Brookings’s Lex Rieffel, an expert on Indonesia, examines Suharto’s power and influence over Indonesia and discusses what’s next for the world’s fourth most populous country.

Wing Thye Woo, Expert on Chinese and East Asian Economies, Joins Brookings

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:07:49 GMT

News Release (9/13/06)

The Interplay Between U.S. Foreign Policy and Political Islam in Indonesia

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:00:00 GMT

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September 18, 2007, 3:00 PM to 9/18/2007 4:30:00 PM

While some Indonesians hold radical and anti-American sentiments, others admire the United States and share the same values of freedom, multiculturalism, and democracy.

Indonesia: Ten Years After the Crisis

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Lex Rieffel, The Brookings Institution (6/28/07)

Out of Business and On Budget : The Challenge of Military Financing in Indonesia

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Defense#Defense budget and appropriations

Measuring Indonesia's Response to the Tsunami

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Speech by Roberta Cohen; Woodrow Wilson Center (1/12/06)

Indonesia's Quiet Revolution

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Lex Rieffel, Foreign Affairs, September/October 2004

Indonesia in Transition

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Lex Rieffel (4/1/04)

Internal Displacement in Indonesia: Toward an Integrated Approach

Tue, 26 Jun 2001 09:00:00 GMT

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June 26, 2001, 9:00 AM to 05:00 PM

The Brookings-CUNY Project, in collaboration with the Center for Research on Inter-Group Relations and Conflict Resolution (CERIC), the National Commission on Human Rights (KomnasHAM), OCHA, UNDP and UNHCR, will hold a seminar in Jakarta, Indonesia to raise visibility to the problem of internal displacement and identify ways of improving the national and international response. The meeting will discuss the establishment of a National Commission for IDPs and Community Recovery, the creation of effective information system on IDPs, programs to rebuild trust and solidarity among different ethnic and religious groups, the Guiding Principles, and other issues related to displacement in Indonesia, such as addressing the basic needs of IDPs, the special needs of IDP women and children, education, safety and protection, economic empowerment, information systems and coordination.

Internal Displacement in Indonesia: Toward an Integrated Approach

Tue, 26 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Most of the countries affected by internal displacement in Asia have suffered from acute problems associated with nation-building. Unfortunately, there is considerable inconsistency in Asia, as elsewhere, in the extent to which those internally displaced receive protection and assistance.

Introduction to the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement

Tue, 26 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT

The Guiding Principles identify the rights of the internally displaced and the obligations of governments toward these populations, and provide guidance to all other actors engaged with the internally displaced.

Internal Displacement in Asia

Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:00:00 GMT

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February 22, 2000, 9:00 AM to 05:00 PM

The Brookings Project on Internal Displacement, in collaboration with UNHCR, Forum Asia, the University of Chulalongkorn, Norwegian Refugee Council, and the U.S. Committee for Refugees is organizing a regional conference in Bangkok to focus attention on the problem of internal displacement in Asia and identify effective practices for addressing it.

International Monetary Arrangements: Is There a Monetary Union in Asia's Future?

Sat, 01 Mar 1997 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review article by Barry Eichengreen (Spring 1997)