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
- Promote Sustainable Peacebuilding and Transformative Conflict Resolution through Peaceful Means
- Advance Education, Culture, and Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Development
- Promote Continuous Curriculum Review and Development
- Foster Collaborative Educational and Cultural Exchange Initiatives
- Promote Interfaith Dialogue and Respect for Religious Freedom
- Foster Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication
- Promote Women and Youth Leadership Development in the Transatlantic
- Address Environmental Challenges through Sustainability and Conservation Efforts in the ASEAN Region
- Combat Extremism, Xenophobia, and Fanaticism
- Facilitate Knowledge Sharing on Integration Best Practices
- Exchange Business Knowledge and Expertise in IT and AI
- Explore the Linkages Between Social Equity and Economic Prosperity for Sustainable Pathways
- Cultivate Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Educational Systems
- Foster Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development
- Promote Peacebuilding and Transitional Justice Mechanisms
Conference Report: American-ASEAN Summer School 2025 Indonesia