Date: March 30, 2025 Location: Tokyo, Japan Organizers: Boston Global Forum (BGF) & The Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security I. Rationale and Background Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was the preeminent architect of the modern Indo-Pacific. By...
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Ursula von der Leyen’s 2025 Vision for a Unified Europe
As the 2020 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has consistently demonstrated a leadership style defined by strategic unity, principled resilience, and a commitment to the rule of law. Her...
China hacked Japan’s sensitive defense networks; remember Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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Congress should follow EU’s lead on regulating AI
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The C20 Communique: “We call for a new social contract to unite and protect an Artificial Intelligence World Society”
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How AI can help close the education gap
In the second episode of my new podcast, I sat down with the founder of Khan Academy to talk about how artificial intelligence will transform education. Sal Khan is a true pioneer of harnessing the power of technology to help kids learn. So, when I wanted to learn...
Civil20 Summit concludes with Policy Recommendations for G20
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Embracing Spiritual Wisdom: A Profound Dialogue Between Nguyen Anh Tuan and Amma at the C20 – G20 Summit 2023 in Jaipur
On July 29, 2023, Amma, the Chair of the C20 Summit, graciously received and engaged in a private discussion with Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, CEO of the Boston Global Forum, at the Clarks Amer Hotel in Jaipur. Amma, renowned for her message of love and compassion, shared her...