The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, has called for an exploration of “return hubs” outside the EU in a letter to the bloc’s national leaders on irregular migration, citing a deal between Italy...
Four Pillars Roundup: UK prime minister tells Netanyahu that Sinwar’s death is an opportunity to stop the fighting
CNN - October 19, 2024, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Saturday, according to a Downing Street spokesperson. Starmer said the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is an opportunity to stop the fighting in Gaza and...
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...
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...