Stanley Harsha is a former U.S. diplomat, with over 30 years of experience in Asian affairs. During his 28-year Foreign Service career, some of his postings included: U.S. Consul General for Sumatra; Deputy Political Counselor in Jakarta; interim Chief of Mission in Timor-Leste.

He also served as Executive Director of the Fulbright Scholarship Board and as a Senior Education and Cultural Policy Advisor at the U.S. State Department, advising Secretary Clinton on the “pivot to Asia.”

His critically acclaimed book, Like the Moon and the Sun, published in 2015, compares Indonesian and American societies, with an analysis of culture, politics, religion, and human rights, based on his three decades connected to Indonesia.

Listen as Stanley focuses on the basic causes of social conflicts which are so real and similar to what we face today.  Once a conflict begins there are certain elements to help end the conflict. He also shows how individuals can play a role in ending conflicts.

Stanley has received four Department of State Meritorious Honor Awards for his work in Indonesia, Malaysia, and China.