On June 21, 2024, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition at the Wilson Center announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at enhancing strategic relations between the United States, Japan, India, and Vietnam. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in fostering deeper economic and political ties among these key Indo-Pacific nations.
BGF and the Wahba Institute unveiled their joint initiative, inviting distinguished policymakers, eminent thinkers, and business leaders from the US, Japan, India, and Vietnam to join the Indo-Pacific Spark Leaders. The Indo-Pacific Spark Leaders will contribute to developing a robust framework for collaboration, addressing critical issues and opportunities in the region. Through focused research and strategic collaboration, the Indo-Pacific Spark Leaders will develop guidelines to strengthen economic and political cooperation, ensuring a peaceful, secure, stable, and prosperous future for all participating nations in the Age of AI.
