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Public Discussion on Indonesia’s Accession to the OECD

The Public Discussion on Indonesia’s Accession to the OECD, a collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and IIFA UIII, drew strong audience engagement. Featuring Gita Kothari and Rima Prama Artha, the session highlighted both policy and academic perspectives on OECD accession as a catalyst for reform, improved governance, and deeper economic integration, while also addressing key implementation challenges and the importance of collaborative efforts.

IIFA Discussion Series 6

In this IIFA Discussion session, Prof. Dr. Kirill Babaev, Director of the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ICCA RAS), takes the stage to discuss ‘Russia and Indonesia: Strategic Partnership for the Global Growth of Asia,’ offering insights into how both countries can work together to drive Asia’s future progress.

South Asia Updates 2026

Through South Asia Updates 2026, students, scholars, and researchers came together to explore the region’s shifting dynamics amid crisis, contestation, and global reordering. The forum unpacked key political, economic, and geopolitical challenges through panels and expert insights, fostering critical and collaborative dialogue on South Asia’s future.

Africa Updates 2026

Africa Updates brought together students in a dynamic and inclusive forum to critically explore Africa’s political, economic, and geopolitical complexities beyond dominant narratives. Through thematic sessions and diverse perspectives, the event fostered collaborative, research-driven dialogue and meaningful intellectual exchange.

IIFA Discussion Series 5

IIFA Discussion Series 5 examined how shifting global power dynamics are reshaping maritime security, governance, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, featuring insights from U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.) Vice Admiral Peter Gautier and CSIS Indonesia’s Andrew W. Mantong.

IIFA National Colloquium

The National Colloquium on “The 1955 Bandung Conference, Decoloniality, and Indonesia’s Contribution to the Reshaping of International Law”, jointly organized by IIFA UIII and ISILL, brought together a vibrant and insightful discussion.

The 7th World Indonesianists Congress

On these two days (12-13 November 2025), Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia, through the Faculty of Social Science, collaborated with the Foreign Policy Strategy Agency (BSKLN) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (KEMLU) to host the annual KEMLU event: The 7th World Indonesianists Congress (WIC). The theme for this year’s congress was “Reviving Bandung Spirit: Boosting South-South Cooperation Toward a More Prosperous and Stable World Order.”

Artificial Intelligence in Indonesia

— The IIFA at the Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII) successfully concluded its fourth monthly roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) in Indonesia on Tuesday (16/9) at the UIII campus

IIFA host a meeting with BKSAP

In the first IIFA roundtable discussion, several members of parliament came to give their insights on Indonesia's foreign policy.

IIFA Discussion Series Explores Indonesia’s Free Trade Strategies with Global Powers

The Indonesian Institute for Foreign Affairs (IIFA) at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) held the third installment of its IIFA Discussion Series, on August 4, 2025, convening experts in trade policy and international relations to critically reflect on Indonesia’s evolving position in global trade.