by Editor BGF | Sep 1, 2025 | News
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tokyo has produced a landmark agreement: the next-generation E10 Shinkansen — capable of speeds up to 400 km/h — will be manufactured in India. The project represents a strategic convergence of Japan’s technological excellence with India’s scale and cost advantages, creating what Modi called “a perfect partnership.”
The timing of Modi’s trip, just ahead of his planned visit to China, underscores New Delhi’s effort to balance closer ties with Beijing through stronger cooperation with Tokyo. Beyond the high-speed rail initiative, the visit also highlights the significance of the Quad alliance — Japan, India, the U.S., and Australia — first envisioned by Shinzo Abe to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Manufacturing the E10 in India is expected to transform transportation infrastructure, boost exports, and build on the long-delayed Ahmedabad–Mumbai rail corridor. It is also a symbol of how India–Japan collaboration in advanced technologies can contribute to economic growth while reinforcing shared strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific.
BGF–AIWS Perspective: This partnership reflects the enduring vision of Shinzo Abe, a World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, who championed Indo-Pacific cooperation. For BGF and AIWS, the India–Japan alliance demonstrates how technology, ethics, and strategic collaboration can shape a more interconnected and resilient region — aligning with the AIWS mission of building a New Democracy with AI and advanced technologies.
📖 Full article here: AsiaNews – Modi in Tokyo to bring the new Shinkansen production to India
by Editor BGF | Sep 1, 2025 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, News
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes his current visit to Japan, it recalls the deep India–Japan relationship he nurtured through seven trips since 2014, many of them shaped by his close personal bond with former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, recipient of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award.
Modi’s first visit in September 2014 elevated bilateral ties to a “Special Strategic and Global Partnership,” marked by agreements on civil nuclear cooperation, Japan’s $35 billion commitment to Indian infrastructure, collaboration on high-speed rail and smart cities, and strengthened defense and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
Viewed through the Shinzo Abe Initiative, these visits underscore Abe’s vision of India and Japan as pillars of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, working together on security, innovation, and democracy in the Age of AI. The enduring partnership reflects not only economic synergy but also the shared strategic leadership Abe championed for peace and resilience in Asia.
📖 Full article here: WION – PM Narendra Modi’s Japan visit marks eighth trip since 2014
https://www.wionews.com/photos/pm-narendra-modi-s-japan-visit-marks-eighth-trip-since-2014-here-s-a-look-at-past-visits-1756441181375/1756441181376
by Editor BGF | Sep 1, 2025 | News, Shaping Futures
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has launched USAi, a secure generative AI evaluation suite described as the “infrastructure for America’s AI future.” This platform allows federal agencies to test and evaluate emerging AI technologies collectively, reducing duplication and ensuring efficiency.
Key features of USAi include:
- Adoption of moderate FISMA security standards to balance trust and protection.
- Empowering agencies to select and experiment with the tools best suited to their missions.
- Establishing regulatory guardrails to guide responsible AI adoption.
USAi reflects the White House’s AI Action Plan and signals a commitment to winning the AI race by embedding responsibility, security, and innovation into government infrastructure.
AIWS Government 24/7 Perspective: USAi embodies elements of the AIWS Government 24/7 model, where technology is designed to continuously serve citizens with transparency, security, and inclusivity. By providing a shared, trusted platform for federal experimentation, USAi points toward the kind of always-on, ethical governance infrastructure that AIWS envisions—one that can respond in real-time to challenges, protect public trust, and make government smarter, more efficient, and more humane in the Age of AI.
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by Editor BGF | Sep 1, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, News, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, recipient of the 2020 World Leader for Peace and Security Award, emphasized that the security risks Estonia long warned about have now materialized. Speaking at Ämari Air Base, she underlined the EU’s determination to strengthen collective defense, drawing on Estonia’s example.
A key step is the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) loan instrument, through which Estonia plans to borrow up to €3.6 billion to raise its defense spending above 5% of GDP. Estonian Prime Minister Michal stressed that while progress has been made, “the security situation is not getting better” and called for more innovative solutions and increased support for nations heavily investing in collective defense.
📖 Full article here: ERR News – Von der Leyen: Russia risks Estonia long warned us about have materialized
BGF–AIWS Perspective: As Europe adapts to new security realities, the vision of AIWS Government 24/7 offers a model for harnessing technology, ethics, and collective intelligence to strengthen resilience. Building defense in the AI Age requires not only funding and alliances, but also innovative governance that ensures democracy and human dignity remain at the core of collective security.
https://news.err.ee/1609784115/von-der-leyen-russia-risks-estonia-long-warned-us-about-have-materialized
by Editor BGF | Sep 1, 2025 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) recently featured the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and AI World Society (AIWS) for pioneering ethical AI frameworks across governance, finance, and digital assets. The article underscores how BGF’s initiatives—like the Social Contract for the AI Age, the Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7, and AIWS Digital Assets—are models of practical, human-centered technological governance.
GARP Board of Trustees (2025)
The GARP Board of Trustees brings together senior leaders from banking, finance, and academia, guiding the global risk profession:
- Bradford Hu – Chair of the Board; EVP & Chief Risk Officer, State Street Corporation
- Victor Ng, Ph.D. – Chair, Audit & Risk Committee; former Head of Risk Architecture, Goldman Sachs
- Jacques Longerstaey – Chair, Compensation Committee; EVP & Chief Risk Officer, Voya Financial
- Geoffrey Greener – Chair, Governance Committee; Chief Risk Officer, Bank of America
- Richard Apostolik – Trustee; President & CEO of GARP
- Bennett W. Golub, Ph.D. – Trustee; Senior Managing Director & Chief Risk Officer, BlackRock
- René M. Stulz, Ph.D. – Trustee; Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking & Monetary Economics, The Ohio State University
- William Martin – Trustee; Chief Risk Officer, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
- Lewis O’Donald – Trustee; Former Group Chief Risk Officer, Nomura Holdings
- Kerry A. Moynihan – Trustee; Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry
- Ben Golub – Trustee; Senior Policy Advisor, BlackRock
- Paul Sharma – Trustee; Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal; former UK Prudential Regulation Authority Deputy Head
Together, this board represents the highest standards in global financial governance, reinforcing the credibility of GARP’s recognition of BGF–AIWS as a pioneer in ethical AI and digital governance.
📖 Full article here: GARP – Boston Think Tank Brings Ethical AI Principles into Governance, Finance, Banking and Blockchain
📑 Full list of Trustees: GARP – Board of Trustees
https://www.garp.org/risk-intelligence/culture-governance/boston-think-tank-brings-250815?hs_preview=wpIBIORd-194312898661
