Date: November 25, 2024 Time: 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM Venue: Harvard University Loeb House, 17 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Agenda 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM Guest Arrival and Networking 8:30 AM – 8:40 AM Welcome Remarks Thomas Patterson,...
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Four Pillars Roundup: Biden and Xi to Meet in Peru Following Trump’s Election Win
Mark Kennedy, Director of The Wilson Center’s Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition and Member of the BGF Board of Thinkers, comments on President Biden and President Xi Jinping's meeting at the APEC Summit in Peru. Here are his key messages: Importance of...
Amma Brings Together Thousands of Flames for World Peace
Amma, the 2023 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, prayed for world peace during Diwali celebrations in Amritapuri in November 2024. Thousands of flames filled the main hall during the evening arati as devotees circled clay lamps in devotion, with...
Opening Borders for Workers: Abe’s Profound Influence on Japan’s Immigration Regime
Japan is grappling with a labor shortage due to low birth rates and an aging population, prompting recent governments to bring in more foreign workers. Under the leadership of the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, significant immigration reforms were introduced between...
IBM Launches Its Most Advanced Quantum Computers, Fueling New Scientific Value and Progress Towards Quantum Advantage
IBM has announced the launch of its most advanced quantum computers to date, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of quantum advantage. The new systems, including the IBM Quantum Heron—the company's first qubit chip with a new design—promise to accelerate...
Boston Global Forum to Honor French President Emmanuel Macron with 2024 World Leader for Peace and Security Award
Ceremony to Take Place on November 25, 2024, at Harvard University's Loeb House Boston, MA, November 11, 2024 —The Boston Global Forum is proud to announce that French President Emmanuel Macron will be honored with the 2024 World Leader for Peace and Security Award....
Four Pillars Roundup: U.S., Japan, EU, and India Look to President-Elect Trump and the Indo-Pacific Spark Initiative for Sustained Peace and Security
As the world looks toward the leadership of President-elect Donald Trump, key global players—Japan, the European Union, and India—are eager to see how the U.S. will shape policies for global peace and security. In this dynamic context, the Indo-Pacific Spark...
AI Agents and Boston Areti AI (BAI)
In recent years, many of us have enjoyed the convenience of AI assistants that retrieve information and perform basic tasks. However, a new generation of technology is emerging: AI agents, capable of much more than simple queries. These advanced AI models and...