Initiatives
The U.S. challenges Chinese efforts to restrict freedom of the seas
(Feb. 01, 2016) - The U.S. Navy on Jan. 30 challenged China’s attempts to restrict international navigation in the South China Sea by sending the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur within 12 miles of Triton Island, which China claims, despite most interpretations of international law. The guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur.(Photo: 1999 AFP photo) In 2014 and 2015, a Boston Global Forum had two reports concerning the South China Sea: “The Framework for Peace and Security in the Pacific’’ and “Chinese Disputes in the South China Sea: Risks and Solutions for the Asia-Pacific.’’ In these reports, the Boston Global Forum recommended the creation of a Pacific Security Alliance to include the United...
Young Leaders for Peace and Security
By Prof. Thomas E. Patterson | Feb. 01, 2016 The EU faces one of the toughest times of its...
Situation in the South China Sea: What are the United States’ responses?
(January 12, 2016) - In a recent talk with Llewellyn King -- editorial board member of Boston...
ONLINE FESTIVAL “For a Clean and Pure Internet”
(BGF) - Boston Global Forum (BGF) is kicking off its Online Festival on the Global Cybersecurity...
McGovern Institute hosts Discussion of Global Cybersecurity Day
(Boston, December 09, 2015) – The Boston Global Forum will launch Global Cybersecurity Day at...
Announcing Global Security Day Dec. 12 For A Clean and Pure Internet
(Boston, 12 November 2015) - Boston Global Forum (BGF) has announced that Dec. 12 will henceforth...