Home › Southeast Asia

Indonesia

Slideshow: Batik for the World

Runway models in stunning designs, a gamelan orchestra, and traditional dance all come together at an exciting launch event in DC. more
A fashion show featuring the creations of designer Denny Wirawan (C) was one highlight of the Apr. 8 event in Washington, DC. (Asia Society Washington Center)

Batik for Americans and Indonesians Alike

Fashion, food, and traditional dance attend the launch of the American Batik Design Competition in DC. more
Former Australian Foreign Minister and International Crisis Group President Gareth Evans in Melbourne on Feb. 21, 2011. (Asialink-Asia Society Australasia Centre)

Gareth Evans: Indonesia Relationship 'Catastrophic'

Veteran official deplores absence of engagement with one of Australia's largest neighbors. more
Al Busyra Basnur (L), Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia and Russell Leiman (R) at a pre-event reception in Houston on Feb. 8, 2011. (Asia Society Texas Center)

A Balancing Act: Resources, Livelihoods, and Indonesia's Environment

Indonesia's Komodo National Park exemplifies how hard it is to implement environmentally-friendly industry in underdeveloped regions. more
Indonesian Ambassador Dr. Dino Patti Djalal in Washington on Nov. 15, 2010. (Asia Society Washington Center)

A 'Guiding Light' for US-Indonesian Relations

Indonesia's Ambassador to the United States sees tremendous potential in President Obama's recent visit. more
Asia Society President Vishakha N. Desai discusses the importance of President Obama's trip to Asia. (2 min., 4 sec.)

Managing Expectations as Obama Heads to Asia

As President Obama sets off on a nine-day trip to Asia, experts weigh in on what may or many not be achieved. more

Rivers of Ice

Rivers of Ice showcases the work of photographer and mountaineer David Breashears, who has retraced the steps of photographers of the past century to recapture images of these mountains and their glaciers from exactly the same vantage point more
Indonesian children playing gamelan after school. (Yayah Khisbiyah)

Making a Difference Through the Arts

This special report focuses on expanding US links with Asia's Muslim-majority countries. more
Movie posters for "Obama Anak Menteng" ("Obama the Menteng Kid"), a film about President Barack Obama's childhood days in Indonesia, are displayed in a Jakarta theater before a screening on June 30, 2010. (Romeo Gacad/AFP/Getty Images)

Barack Obama on Film

Obama's childhood on film: 60 percent fact, 40 percent fiction. more