The American-ASEAN Summer School for Religious Diplomacy & Global Leadership is an academic program offered in the United States, Indonesia, and other ASEAN member countries. It is run in the United States by the Civilizations Exchange & Cooperation Foundation (CECF) and Al Basheer Seminary. Similar programs in the U.S. welcome participants from different countries funded by U.S. Embassies in Africa, Europe and Asia.

DISCUSSIONS, TOPICS & VENUES
The curriculum and topics will be related to ASEAN, USA & Europe. This program in July 2025 will be held in Indonesia, in partnership with a variety of Indonesian universities. Faculty from several American and Indonesian universities and institutions will be speaking and involved in the sessions.

OBJECTIVES

1. Promote Sustainable Peacebuilding and Transformative Conflict Resolution through Peaceful Means
2. Advance Education, Culture, and Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Development
3. Promote Continuous Curriculum Review and Development
4. Foster Collaborative Educational and Cultural Exchange Initiatives
5. Promote Interfaith Dialogue and Respect for Religious Freedom
6. Foster Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication
7. Promote Women and Youth Leadership Development in the Transatlantic
8. Address Environmental Challenges through Sustainability and Conservation Efforts in the ASEAN Region
9. Combat Extremism, Xenophobia, and Fanaticism
10. Facilitate Knowledge Sharing on Integration Best Practices
11. Exchange Business Knowledge and Expertise in IT and AI
12. Explore the Linkages Between Social Equity and Economic Prosperity for Sustainable Pathways
13. Cultivate Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Educational Systems
14. Foster Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development
15. Promote Peacebuilding and Transitional Justice Mechanisms

Conference Report: American-ASEAN Summer School 2025 Indonesia

The American-European / ASEAN Summer School for Religious Diplomacy & Global Leadership is an academic program offered in Spain, other European countries, ASEAN countries, and in the U.S. by Civilizations Exchange & Cooperation Foundation (CECF). Our faculty from America, Europe and ASEAN will provide delegations from around the world the opportunity to participate in training and exchange experiences. The 6-day program is open for American, European, and ASEAN religious and community leaders, professionals, educators and intercultural practitioners. It will provide an opportunity to conduct joint training in Europe with religious and community leaders, teachers, women, and youth hosted, in partnership with several European, American, and ASEAN universities, embassies, religious schools, organizations and thinks tanks.

OBJECTIVES

1. Strengthening relationships between ASEAN and Europe through exchange and cooperation!
2. Comparing contributions of Islamic civilization to the European renaissance vs. the situation of Islam & Europe today
3. Bolstering peacebuilding, conflict reconciliation and transformation, and peaceful disputes
4. Promoting support for women and youth empowerment, and leadership development
5. Exploring best practices to counter extremism, xenophobia, and fanaticism
6. Understanding the complex situations of Muslim immigrants and refugees in Europe today
7. Understanding America and Europe’s Perspectives on Economic Partnerships with the ASEAN Region

Conference Report: American-European-ASEAN Summer School_Spain