Reflections on Peace, Innovation, and Shared Destiny Across Three Decades
Co-Authored by Harvard Professor Thomas Patterson and Nguyen Anh Tuan, with Foreword by Governor Michael Dukakis
Boston, MA – July 11, 2025 – The Boston Global Forum (BGF) today proudly announces the launch of “The AI World Society: A 30-Year US-Vietnam Partnership from Nha Trang to Boston (1995-2025): Reflections on Peace, Innovation, and Shared Destiny Across Three Decades.” This groundbreaking book, co-authored by Harvard Professor Thomas E. Patterson and Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of BGF, commemorates the 30th anniversary of the normalization of relations between the United States and Vietnam. Featuring a foreword by Governor Michael S. Dukakis, the publication explores the transformative journey of bilateral ties through the lens of personal stories, technological innovation, and global collaboration.
Spanning 30 chapters—15 authored by Professor Patterson and 15 by Tuan—the book chronicles three decades of progress from Nha Trang, Vietnam, to Boston, Massachusetts. It highlights pivotal moments, such as Tuan’s pioneering work in launching VietNet in 1995, inspired by U.S. technology, and the evolution of the AI World Society (AIWS) initiative under BGF’s leadership. Themes of reconciliation, peace-building, and AI-driven innovation underscore the shared destiny of the two nations, offering insights into how former adversaries have become partners in addressing global challenges.
Governor Michael S. Dukakis, in his foreword, reflects on the profound friendship between Patterson and Tuan as a symbol of this era: “Their partnership stands as an inspiring symbol of reconciliation between two nations once divided by war—now united by shared aspirations for peace, prosperity, and meaningful cooperation. They’ve demonstrated that what we achieve together can far surpass what we might ever dream of accomplishing alone.”
The book also delves into BGF’s contributions, including the co-founding of AIWS in 2017 and initiatives like the Social Contract for the AI Age, AIWS Government 24/7, and the World Leader for Peace and Security Award. These efforts exemplify the fruitful US-Vietnam collaboration, bridging Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa with Boston-Massachusetts.
“This book is not just a reflection on the past but a blueprint for the future,” said Nguyen Anh Tuan. “It celebrates how innovation and human connection can heal divides and build a more secure, AI-empowered world.”
Professor Thomas E. Patterson added, “Our collaboration mirrors the broader US-Vietnam story: from conflict to creativity, fostering ideas that benefit humanity.”
Published by the Boston Global Forum, the book is available for free digital distribution. Interested readers can register to receive a copy by emailing their full name, address, and email to [email protected].
About the Boston Global Forum
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) is a pioneering think tank dedicated to fostering dialogue among leaders, scholars, innovators, and citizens to address the world’s most pressing challenges. Co-founded in 2012 by Governor Michael Dukakis, Nguyen Anh Tuan, and Harvard Professors Thomas Patterson and John Quelch, the BGF champions initiatives like the AI World Society (AIWS) to promote ethical AI governance, peace, and global security. For more information, visit www.bostonglobalforum.org.
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