Jorge Heine on Peru, Indonesia, and the Rise of South–South Trade
In an analysis for the Latin America Advisor, a daily publication of the Inter-American Dialogue, published August 25, 2025, Ambassador Jorge Heine, former Research Professor at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Chilean Ambassador to China, examined the growing importance of South–South cooperation through the lens of the new Peru–Indonesia trade agreement….
Weinstein and Storella Host ASEAN Delegation Visiting Pardee School
Professor Weinstein and Professor Storella welcomed a delegation of ASEAN International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) fellows to the Pardee School to discuss key defense and diplomatic issues.
Hefner Features on LSE’s Podcast to Discuss Islam, Society, and Politics in Indonesia
Professor Hefner was featured on an LSE podcast discussing Islam, society, and politics in Indonesia.
Heine Comments on Peru-Indonesia Trade Ties
For a Q&A feature in Latin American Advisor, Ambassador Jorge Heine shared his thoughts on Peru and Indonesia’s recent trade agreement.
Heine on Indonesia’s BRICS Membership: A Major Step for the Global South
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, explores the significance of Indonesia’s entry into BRICS in a recent analysis published by China Daily. Writing on the country’s growing global role, Heine argues that Indonesia’s full membership in BRICS is not just an economic milestone but a strategic…
Heine Discusses Indonesia Joining BRICS
In a recent interview with Anand Naidoo, on The Heat, Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, dissects the significance of Indonesia’s recent joining of the BRICS group. Along with Heine, Einar Tangen, Anton Fedyashin, and Gita Wirjawan joined this discussion which addressed the topic of Indonesia…
Hefner Gives Keynote Addresses at Indonesian Conference on Humanitarian Islam
Professor Robert Hefner delivered keynote addresses at a major conference on Humanitarian Islam in Jakarta, where 500 Muslim scholars gathered to discuss Nahdlatul Ulama, the world’s largest Muslim educational organization, and its role in global ethical reform.
Robert Hefner Delivers Keynote on Public Ethics in Democratic Indonesia at Islamic University
On May 3, 2024, Robert Hefner, Professor of Anthropology and of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the School’s Center for the Study of Asia delivered an invited keynote presentation titled “Mencari Etika Publik Inklusif di Alam Demokrasi” (“In Search of an Inclusive Public Ethics in Democratic Indonesia”) via zoom…
Hefner Explores Nahdlatul Ulama’s Rights Revolution
On December 14, 2023, Professor Robert Hefner, renowned for his work in Anthropology and International Relations, addressed an international conference in Princeton. Presenting on Nahdlatul Ulama’s human rights reformation, Hefner emphasized the global significance of their efforts. His keynote marked the conference’s culmination, fostering dialogue on upholding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Hefner Comments on Islam in Indonesia
On September 4, 2023, Robert Hefner, Professor of Anthropology and of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the School’s Center for the Study of Asia, was interviewed by Dr. Muqtedar Khan on his show, Khanversations with Prof. Muqtedar Khan, on the nature of Islam in Indonesian government and society. In the…
Hefner Keynotes International Conference
On August 3, 2023, Robert Hefner, Professor of Anthropology and of International Relations at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the School’s Center for the Study of Asia, was invited to give a keynote presentation by the Executive Director of Nahdlatul Ulama, KH Yahya Cholil Staquf. Nahdlatul Ulama is the world’s largest Muslim…
Robert Hefner Concludes Film in Indonesia
Professor Robert Hefner traveled to Yogyakarta, in Java, Indonesia, from May 10 to May 21. Professor Hefner was putting the final touches on his three-year documentary film project, “Indonesian Pluralities: Social Resources for Citizen Belonging in Contemporary Indonesia.” The project was funded by the Henry Luce Foundation in New York and co-produced with Zainal Abidin…
Hefner Attends International Conference on Islamic Law and Inclusive Citizenship
Professor Hefner argued that Indonesia, and NU specifically, has the potential to make enormous contributions to the global community; “it’s time for NU to rise to the international stage, speak out, and make such a positive contribution to solving political problems as well as intellectual and moral challenges faced by all humanity.”
Menchik Offers Insight on Indonesian Presidential Candidate
“There is cause for alarm when a pedigreed intellectual like [former Jakatar governor Anies] Baswedan deploys a craven election strategy…he knows better.”
Hefner Explores the Future of Religious Freedom in Indonesia
Despite Indonesia’s history of authoritarian rule as well as severe political and economic crisis, Hefner finds hope in the country’s continued commitment to a multi-religious and multi-ethnic Indonesia.
Menchik Article Explores Fatwas and Impact in Indonesian Politics
“To understand MUI’s growing power, it is necessary to look beyond these traditional modes of Islamic legal authority to modern organizational forms and their attendant strategies for exerting social control. In the modern age, Islamic legal authority reflects the dominant logic of political authority in society.”
Menchik Breaks Down Indonesia’s New Criminal Code
Professor Menchik argues that the passage of the new criminal code marks a bad moment for Indonesian democracy; however, these kinds of moments have played out in the past, and in those instances, civil society and human rights organizations mobilize and the moderates tend to win in the end.
Heine Keynote Explores BRICS and the Reimagining of Global Governance
Ambassador Heine elaborates on the rise of the BRICS group over the course of the past decade and a half, the various stages it has gone through, the significance of the Shanghai-based New Development Bank, and the potential addition of new members, like Argentina and/or Indonesia.
Hefner Attends G20’s International Summit of Religious Leaders
Professor Hefner was one of 220 religious leaders and policy analysts from all faith traditions and more than sixty countries in attendance to discuss how to reveal nurturing religion as a source of global solutions.
Menchik Discusses Spread of Moderate Islam During AICIS Plenary
In his remarks, Professor Menchik addresses two main questions: how can moderate Islam be effectively implemented in the public sphere, and what are the internal and external challenges to identity politics in Indonesia and the wider world?