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...
India’s G20 Sherpa: Citizen Stack and the Data Sovereignty – Knowledge Platform for AI
Mr. Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa and Former CEO of NITI Aayog, India, will speak and discuss at the Boston Global Forum Roundtable “India’s G20 Sherpa: Citizen Stack and the Data Sovereignty - Knowledge Platform for AI Systems.” This event is scheduled from 12:15...
BGF World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient Ursula von der Leyen visits the Finland-Russia border to assess security situation
This is an excerpt from the full article published in the AP. Please read it here. The head of the European Union’s executive branch said Friday that Finland’s decision to close its border crossings with Russia over a surge in migrants is a security matter for the...
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
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
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...
Considerations and decisions in Asia-Pacific; fogs of war in the Middle East: Four Pillars Roundup
As the summit between the US, Japan, and the Philippines approaches next week, more policies and initiatives between the two Pillars and the Southeast Asian country have been reported on or announced. These include enhanced cooperation in clean energy and chips...
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,...