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Better late than never: Four Pillars Roundup

Better late than never: Four Pillars Roundup

After months of domestic political stalling and deadlock, the US lower chamber (House of Representatives) has finally passed a military aid package for Ukraine. This is finally happening in part due to the current Speaker MIke Johnson's final willingness to defy the...

Japan eyes launch of new dialogue framework on int’l AI regulations

Japan eyes launch of new dialogue framework on int’l AI regulations

This is an excerpt from the full article published on the Kyodo News website. Please read it here. Japan is considering establishing a new framework for dialogue involving like-minded nations to discuss international regulations on the appropriate use of generative...

Reaping the Whirlwind: Four Pillars Roundup

Reaping the Whirlwind: Four Pillars Roundup

Last week in Four Pillars, we discussed the Israeli strike on the Iranian embassy complex in Damascus and the retaliatory action that Iran promised. And now, that promise has been enacted upon. On April 13, Iran launched waves of drones and missiles headed for Israel....

Statement of the Shinzo Abe Initiative on the Iranian attack on Israel

Statement of the Shinzo Abe Initiative on the Iranian attack on Israel

The Shinzo Abe Initiative condemns the Iranian attack on Israel over the weekend, which has the potential to provoke the crisis in the Middle East even further into a regional war. However, we also urge caution regarding an Israeli response, that their government...

Governing the Future: AI, Democracy, and Humanity

Governing the Future: AI, Democracy, and Humanity

The Boston Global Forum (BGF) is delighted to convene a pivotal conference on April 30, 2024, titled "Governing the Future: AI, Democracy, and Humanity." Hosted at the prestigious Harvard University Loeb House, this event will bring together esteemed thought leaders,...