Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Indonesian Foreign Minister Raden Mohammad Marty Muliana Natalegawa gave these remarks in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 3, 2012.
Marty Natalegawa, minister of foreign affairs for the Republic of Indonesia, analyzes Indonesia's robust political and economic growth over the past year, as well as the country's role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono interviewed by Jayshree Bajoria
Indonesia's President Yudhoyono discusses the stresses and challenges of pursuing a path of democratization and reform, and Indonesia's desire to play a larger role in the region and the world.
Joshua Kurlantzick says that as counterterrorism officials plot life for al-Qaeda after Osama bin Laden, they would do well to look toward the Indonesian experience.
Joshua Kurlantzick says that while many look to Indonesia as a model for the Middle East's current transition to democracy, the outcome in the Middle East may be quite different.
Egypt's post-Mubarak transition parallels Indonesia's post-Suharto, argues CFR's Karen Brooks. Indonesia's example indicates the Muslim Brotherhood should be incorporated into Egyptian politics rather than marginalized, she says.
What will Obama focus on during his upcoming Asia trip? CFR experts Evan Feigenbaum, Joshua Kurlantzick, Scott Snyder, Edward Alden, and Sheila Smith discuss the agendas for India, Indonesia, South Korea, G20, and Japan.
President Obama must not let his postponed trip to Indonesia scuttle U.S. plans to forge a lasting strategic partnership with an emerging world power, writes CFR's Joshua Kurlantzick.
Joshua Kurlantzick takes a close look at the dynamics of Indonesian politics and society, offering a point of view that negates common assumptions about militancy and instability in that country.
CFR Fellows Paul Stares, Sheila Smith, and Elizabeth Economy discuss Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's upcoming trip to Asia, her first trip in her new role.
Speakers: Craig Charney, Wayne Forrest, and R.M. Marty Natalegawa Presider: Calvin Sims
Listen to experts discuss issues related to the state of democracy in Indonesia, including the legacy of Suharto in light of his recent passing and the role of religion in Indonesian society.
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Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
Two experts argue that despite myriad development strategies, only one can succeed in alleviating poverty in India: the overall growth of the country's economy. More