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