This afternoon, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Chair and CEO of the Boston Global Forum (BGF), met with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö (2012–2024) in a friendly atmosphere at the prestigious Hotel Kämp to explore the creation of a special narrative film about his distinguished leadership. The film will be part of the esteemed AIWS Film Park series, spotlighting leaders honored with the World Leader for Peace and Security Award, which Niinistö received in 2018 for his contributions to global peace and cybersecurity.
The discussion focused on crafting a cinematic tribute to Niinistö’s tenure, highlighting pivotal moments such as his leadership during Finland’s 2023 NATO accession following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and his diplomatic engagements with President Vladimir Putin. He also shared insights on his economic stewardship as Finance Minister (1996–2003), reducing unemployment from 16.6% to 6.3%, and founding the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats in 2017.
Looking ahead, Niinistö offered his vision for the AI World Society (AIWS), emphasizing innovative governance and technology’s role in building a sustainable, peaceful world.
Mr. Tuan expressed enthusiasm, stating, “President Niinistö’s legacy of resilience and diplomacy is a cornerstone for AIWS Film Park. This film will inspire millions, showcasing how leadership can shape a peaceful, innovative future.” The collaboration aims to integrate Niinistö’s narrative into the AIWS ecosystem, potentially involving Finnish filmmakers and AI-generated visuals, with a release targeted for the 2025–2026 AIWS initiatives. Further discussions will finalize the film’s scope and production timeline, and Mr. Tuan invited President Niinistö to join and speak at the BGF Conference on November 4, 2025, at Harvard University Loeb House.
This meeting underscores BGF’s commitment to honoring global leaders through cultural and technological innovation.
Governor Michael Dukakis, a former Massachusetts Governor (1975–1979, 1983–1991) and 1988 U.S. Presidential candidate, chairs the AIWS Asset Board. Co-founding and chairing the Boston Global Forum (BGF) with Nguyen Anh Tuan in 2012, he has driven AIWS as an initiative, a political, social, and economic model addressing global challenges like AI ethics and cybersecurity. As Chair, Dukakis ensures the Board upholds integrity and transparency in issuing Esteemed Digital Assets (designated as Leader Tokens), leveraging his experience to balance technological innovation with humanistic values. However, the establishment often portrays him as a technocratic figure, potentially overlooking his broader social commitments to education, rail infrastructure, and autism advocacy.
AIWS Asset Board Introduction
The AIWS Asset Board, under Dukakis’s leadership, oversees the creation and distribution of Esteemed Digital Assets—blockchain-certified NFTs honoring World Leaders for Peace and Security, World Leaders in AIWS, and Foundational Leaders. The Board includes:
Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-chair and CEO of BGF,
Alex Pentland, MIT Professor,
Thomas Patterson, Harvard Kennedy School Professor,
David Silbersweig, Harvard Medical School Professor,
Nazli Choucri, MIT Political Science Professor,
Elisabeth Moreno, Former French Minister,
Yasuhide Nakayama, Former Japanese State Minister,
Audrey Tang, Former Taiwan Digital Minister,
Glen Weyl, Plurality Institute Founder,
Ramu Damodaran, First Chief of UN Academic Impact.
The Board ensures assets reflect AIWS’s mission—advancing peace, democracy, and ethical AI—countering establishment biases toward profit-driven tech narratives.
Role in Issuing Esteemed Digital Assets
The AIWS Asset Board directs the issuance of Esteemed Digital Assets (Leader Tokens), starting with 10–20 tokens per honoree (e.g., Abe’s 2015, von der Leyen’s 2020, Niinistö’s 2018 award footage, Dukakis’s 1988 speech).
By Nouriel Roubini (Project Syndicate, June 23, 2025)
In this thought-provoking commentary for Project Syndicate, economist Nouriel Roubini presents a compelling argument that the Iranian regime is on the brink of collapse, potentially within the next year. Roubini links this anticipated unraveling to recent geopolitical shifts, including Israel’s actions against Iran’s nuclear facilities. He posits that such a collapse, following decades of regional destabilization by radical forces often supported by Iran, could ultimately usher in greater stability across the Middle East and have significant implications for the global economy. This piece offers a critical perspective on the future of a key player in international relations and its potential ripple effects.
As the US and others struggle to confront AI-driven disinformation, Taiwan’s resilience has become its latest key export
Taiwan, widely considered one of the world’s most targeted democracies for foreign disinformation, made headlines last week as it was tapped to lead a new coalition formed by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). Convening policymakers and industry experts, the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group on Elections (AI AGE) will build bridges between democratic governance and AI expertise to address the challenges and opportunities that AI presents in the conduct of free and fair elections.
Taiwan’s invitation was no courtesy. On the contrary, it has become a laboratory for democratic resilience in the AI age. At a time when those in the pay of authoritarian regimes look to undermine our elections through increasingly sophisticated disinformation campaigns, Taiwan’s playbook is seen as not just effective, but essential.
THE WORLD IS TAKING NOTE
As its peers scramble to address the risks posed by AI, Taiwan has become a sought-after voice in global AI governance. In effect, it has already lived the future others fear, emerging stronger on the other side of AI-fueled disinformation by harnessing the technology’s potential.
Leading the charge is Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador Audrey Tang (唐鳳), who served as Taiwan’s first digital affairs minister, 2025 World Leader in AIWS Award recipient. A headliner at Munich’s Cyber Security Conference and last month’s AI Expo for National Competitiveness in Washington, Tang’s calendar is but one indicator of the importance of Taiwan’s latest key export: its model for digital democracy.
Its invitation to AI AGE offers Taiwan a chance to impart its hard-won lessons, presenting more than 145 countries advised by IFES (including the US) with opportunities to adopt its best practices. The group’s only member from East Asia, Tang’s remarks at its unveiling emphasized that Taiwan’s inclusion was a reflection of the world’s growing appreciation for its government’s approach to AI. It is “crucial that AI is trained to serve the greater good, while unlocking our collective wisdom and building a more accountable and participatory digital society,” Tang said.
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During a significant meeting this afternoon, June 28, 2025, at Hotel Kämp in Helsinki, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Chair and CEO of the Boston Global Forum (BGF), presented Finnish President Sauli Niinistö (2012–2024) with a special e-card as a token of appreciation for his exemplary leadership. This e-card celebrates Niinistö’s receipt of the 2018 World Leader for Peace and Security Award, recognizing his pivotal role in promoting global peace and cybersecurity, notably through founding the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats.
Featuring Esteemed Singer Bach Tra
The e-card features a heartfelt performance by Bach Tra, appointed as Ambassador for AIWS Music for Humanity, a 2025 initiative promoting peace, security, compassion, and humanity through AI-enhanced music. Bach Tra, a distinguished singer, contributes her rendition of words from the popular Vietnamese song “Spring, Spring, a small Spring to dedicate quietly to the World”, a piece symbolizing renewal and hope. This musical tribute reflects Niinistö’s legacy of resilience and diplomacy, aligning with the humanistic values of the AIWS Film Park series, where his narrative film is being developed.
Presentation at the Meeting
The e-card was personally presented to President Niinistö during his discussion with Mr. Tuan, marking a cultural highlight of their collaboration. The digital gift, accessible via the link, combines Niinistö’s award recognition with Bach Tra’s artistic expression, encapsulating AIWS’s mission to integrate technology and humanity. Mr. Tuan noted, “This e-card honors President Niinistö’s enduring impact, blending his leadership with the universal language of music to inspire a peaceful future.”
On July 4, 2025, a landmark discussion will officially launch the vibrant AIWS Music for Humanity Movement. Bridging continents and cultures, this inaugural discussion will connect leaders and artists across diverse locations, including Boston, Nha Trang, Tokyo, Lake Como, Paris, and Tromsø (Northern Norway).
At the heart of this global conversation will be Governor Michael Dukakis and Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, alongside an esteemed group of musicians and newly appointed Ambassadors for the AIWS Music for Humanity. Their collective dialogue will lay the groundwork for the upcoming AIWS Music for Humanity Forum, exploring how the universal language of music, amplified by the ethical advancements of AI, can foster peace, compassion, and understanding in our world. One key topic for discussion will be precisely how the AIWS Music for Humanity will contribute to shaping a better world in the AI Age. This session marks a pivotal step in harnessing artistic expression to advance the human-centered vision of the AI World Society.
The Boston Global Forum and its AIWS Asset Board, in their official session held on June 17, 2025, unanimously decided to establish and issue AIWS World Leader Tokens—a new class of esteemed digital assets that preserve and honor the enduring legacies of global leaders who have made exceptional contributions to peace, security, democracy, and human-centered innovation in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
The session was conducted online, connecting participants across Fairmont Le Château Frontenac (Quebec), Boston, Paris, New York, and Tokyo.
AIWS World Leader Tokens will serve as authentic digital representations of landmark speeches, policies, initiatives, writings, and symbolic moments associated with recipients of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award, the World Leader in AIWS Award, and other distinguished recognitions. These tokens will be curated, verified, and governed under the ethical principles of the AI World Society (AIWS).
The decision was made by the AIWS Asset Board, composed of:
Members of the Boston Global Forum (BGF) Board,
Chair: Governor Michael Dukakis, Chairman and Co-founder of the Boston Global Forum,
Co-founders of the Boston Plurality Summit:
Elisabeth Moreno, Former Minister of France; Chairwoman of Ring Capital
Yasuhide Nakayama, Former State Minister of Defense, Japan
Audrey Tang, Former Digital Minister of Taiwan
Glen Weyl, Founder of the Plurality Institute and Co-initiator of RadicalxChange
Together, this distinguished board will ensure that AIWS World Leader Tokens reflect authenticity, ethical integrity, and historical significance, while also providing a new platform for global citizens to engage with, exchange, and preserve the ideals these leaders represent.
The issuance of AIWS World Leader Tokens marks a pioneering step in developing the AIWS Digital Asset Ecosystem, as part of the broader AIWS City and AIWS Bank initiatives. These tokens will be made available through the AIWS Bank, where they can be viewed, exchanged, and valued using AIWS Rewards—promoting a new economy grounded in enlightenment, ethics, and enduring legacy.
This afternoon, June 28, 2025, at Hotel Kämp in Helsinki, President Sauli Väinämö Niinistö (2012–2024) met Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Chair and CEO of the Boston Global Forum (BGF), in a friendly atmosphere to discuss a narrative film for the AIWS Film Park series. The film will honor Niinistö’s receipt of the 2018 World Leader for Peace and Security Award, reflecting his leadership in building a technologically advanced and resilient Finland. His vision of “Every Citizen an Innovator”, an economic concept introduced in the book “Remaking the World – Toward an Age of Global Enlightenment” (2021), will shape the film’s narrative.
Niinistö’s Perspective on Innovation
President Niinistö emphasized Finland’s unique innovation ethos, where its 5.5 million citizens prioritize quality over quantity—a principle he highlighted in his 2012 speech at the Korea-Finland Economic Council. This has propelled Finland to the world’s top 10 most innovative nations, driven by seamless public-private cooperation, such as university technology parks. He credited the OECD’s PISA surveys, where Finland’s education system excels, for fostering a population skilled in creative problem-solving, a model he sees aligning with AIWS University and AIWS Government 24/7.
“The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician,” by writer Scott Kerman, offers readers a unique and intimate glimpse into the mind and career of former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, Co-founder and Co-Chair of the Boston Global Forum. The title itself immediately positions Dukakis as a rare and principled individual, suggesting that the book delves into candid discussions that reveal the core values and unwavering commitment that defined his public life.
Through a series of weekly conversations, Kerman explores not only the major political events and decisions that shaped Dukakis’s journey, but also the personal philosophies, ethical dilemmas, and everyday reflections that underscore the claim of being “the last honest politician.” Most piercingly, the book sees Dukakis reflect on the blunders that doomed his 1988 presidential campaign—some of which still haunt him. This book promises to be a compelling narrative for anyone interested in political ethics, leadership, and the enduring challenge of maintaining integrity in public service, providing a thoughtful and revealing portrait through ongoing dialogue.
