by Editor BGF | Sep 14, 2025 | News
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) affirms that in this moment of historic transition, the Four Pillars of Democracy—the United States, Japan, India, and the European Union–United Kingdom—must act together with urgency and clarity to secure peace, stability, and prosperity for humanity.
The Situation and Challenges
The world faces profound threats: the continuing war in Ukraine, aggressive actions and coercive policies from authoritarian states, economic disruptions from fragile supply chains, and growing risks of technological misuse in the Age of AI. Many democracies continue to trade with regimes that undermine peace and stability, weakening their own collective position. Without unity, the Four Pillars risk fragmentation, leaving space for authoritarian powers to reshape global rules to their advantage.
What Must Be Done
The Four Pillars must consolidate their strength and act in unison through four dimensions:
- Economy and Business – Build trusted, democratic supply chains; reduce dependency on Russia and China; and create an economic front that makes aggression unsustainable.
- Innovation and Technology – Lead in AI, chips, digital assets, and emerging technologies with frameworks that emphasize ethics, transparency, and human dignity. Establish common innovation standards to set the pace for the global economy.
- Security and Peace – Deepen defense and intelligence cooperation, ensuring credible deterrence while pursuing diplomatic pathways that uphold the sovereignty and security of all nations.
- Values and Governance – Promote democracy, rule of law, and human rights as guiding principles for global partnerships. Together, the Four Pillars must show that democratic cooperation delivers stability, prosperity, and peace.
Call to Action
The Boston Global Forum calls on leaders of the United States, Japan, India, and the EU–UK to take bold, coordinated action now. Their shared responsibility is not only to defend their own citizens but also to offer the world a model of peace and security grounded in economy, business, and innovation—anchored by democratic values.
The Four Pillars, united, can define the future: a world where peace is preserved, innovation serves humanity, and democracy prevails in the Age of AI.
by Editor BGF | Sep 14, 2025 | News
The AI World Society (AIWS) recognizes Albania’s bold step in pioneering a digital revolution through the introduction of Diella, the world’s first AI Minister, as a landmark in the history and culture of AI governance.
As reported in Technology.org, Diella represents not only a technological innovation but also a profound cultural shift: the use of AI to combat corruption, increase transparency, and strengthen democracy. By applying AI to governance with ethics and responsibility, Albania is aligning itself with the vision of AIWS Government 24/7—a new model of governance in the Age of AI that ensures accountability, fairness, and continuous public service.
This historic moment will be remembered as a turning point in the AI Age, when a nation harnessed artificial intelligence not as a tool of control, but as an instrument of liberation and reform. Albania’s example inspires the global community to embrace AI with courage, creativity, and ethical guidance—laying the foundation for a more transparent, just, and democratic society.
In the culture of AIWS, Diella symbolizes the promise of technology when combined with human values: to serve humanity, safeguard dignity, and break the grip of corruption.
https://www.technology.org/2025/09/12/albanias-digital-revolution-meet-diella-the-ai-minister-breaking-corruptions-grip/
by Editor BGF | Sep 14, 2025 | News, Shaping Futures
By David S. Duncan, Tyler Anderson, and Jeffrey Saviano – Harvard Business Review, September 2025
Artificial intelligence is not just a tool for consultants—it is transforming the very structure of consulting firms. According to Duncan, Anderson, and Saviano, AI is reshaping how firms organize, deliver value, and engage with clients.
Traditionally, consulting has relied on a pyramid model of partners, managers, and associates, with large teams performing research and analysis. AI now automates much of this work—data collection, benchmarking, and even strategy simulation—flattening the pyramid and reducing reliance on junior consultants. This shift is leading firms toward leaner, more networked structures, where senior experts and AI systems work together to deliver insights faster and more efficiently.
The authors argue that AI empowers firms to move from reactive problem-solving to continuous, predictive strategy, offering clients real-time solutions and governance models rather than episodic reports. It also enables new business models: subscription-based advisory services, AI-enhanced platforms, and partnerships that merge technology with human expertise.
For the BGF–AIWS Family, this evolution highlights a broader truth: AI is not only transforming industries, but also the culture of leadership and governance. As consulting firms adopt flatter, AI-integrated structures, they become a model for how institutions—including governments—can adapt to the AIWS Government 24/7 framework: continuous, ethical, and responsive service in the Age of AI.
📖 Full article available on Harvard Business Review: “AI Is Changing the Structure of Consulting Firms”
https://hbr.org/2025/09/ai-is-changing-the-structure-of-consulting-firms
by Editor BGF | Sep 14, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, News, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
2020 World Leader for Peace and Security Award Recipient
On September 10, 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, recipient of the 2020 World Leader for Peace and Security Award, delivered her final State of the Union Address before the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
In her speech, von der Leyen emphasized the urgency of defending democracy, securing Europe’s future, and advancing strategic autonomy in a time of growing geopolitical challenges. She highlighted Europe’s solidarity with Ukraine, the need to strengthen European defense through initiatives like the SAFE instrument, and the importance of reducing dependence on authoritarian powers.
Von der Leyen also outlined priorities for the digital and green transitions, focusing on AI, energy security, and technological innovation as central to Europe’s competitiveness and resilience. She underlined that Europe must remain a trustworthy global leader, promoting peace, sustainability, and human dignity while working closely with allies across the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific.
For the Boston Global Forum–AIWS Family, this speech reinforces von der Leyen’s enduring role as a leader and a cherished member of our Family, bridging peace, democracy, and technology governance. Her vision resonates deeply with the mission of AIWS to create an ethical, human-centered society in the Age of AI
📖 Full speech available on the European Commission website: State of the Union Address 2025
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_25_2053
by Editor BGF | Sep 21, 2025 | News
At the Boston Global Forum (BGF) Conference on November 4, 2025, at Harvard University Loeb House, the AIWS Digital Assets Board will formally announce the creation of Esteemed Digital Assets honoring Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, recipient of the 2015 World Leader for Peace and Security Award.
This announcement comes as part of the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award (2015–2025), honoring leaders who have shaped peace and democracy in the modern era. The Shinzo Abe Digital Assets will serve as a lasting tribute to his leadership in advancing the Indo-Pacific vision, strengthening democracy, and fostering global peace and security.
The presentation will be led by Yasuhide Nakayama, Former State Minister of Japan and distinguished BGF leader, together with Vibhav Kant Upadhyay, Chairman of the India Center Foundation and Representative of BGF in India.
Beyond symbolic recognition, the Shinzo Abe Esteemed Digital Assets will be integrated into the AIWS Film Park and the Shinzo Abe Film project, ensuring that his story continues to inspire future generations through digital heritage, culture, and ethical AI-driven creativity.
In honoring Prime Minister Abe with this pioneering digital legacy, BGF and AIWS reaffirm their mission: to combine innovation, ethics, and culture in building a world of peace, democracy, and human dignity.
