As we begin the year 2025, the history of AI calls for renewed hope and the promise of new historical achievements. We look ahead with anticipation, hoping to shape a global AI platform that empowers citizens to become innovators — to create new applications,...
Four Pillars Roundup: Business Leaders of Four Pillars in Building a New Democracy with AI
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) recognizes the vital role of business leaders in shaping the future of democracy in the age of AI. Starting from January 8, 2025, BGF invites business leaders from the Four Pillars — the U.S., EU-UK, Japan, and India — to engage in...
The NATO Summit, and the Elephant in the room: Four Pillars week
The main focus of this week was supposed to be the NATO Summit, but some Pennsylvanian man had other ideas. Regardless, since the incident at Trump’s rally is moreso about domestic politics, we will not go in-depth about it here, until it directly affects the Four...
Project “Boston Areti AI (BAI)”
The Boston Global Forum announces the "Boston Areti AI (BAI)" project, an innovative initiative aimed at designing the concepts and architecture of a special assistant AI to support leaders. The name Areti, meaning “virtue” in Greek, reflects the project's core...
The Week of Elections: Four Pillars week
This week saw three notable elections occurring, all with varying levels of importance for the Four Pillars. Labour has won the UK general election. Although not a formal member of the EU anymore (and Bre-enter does not seem to be a plausible policy as of now), a UK...
Governor Michael Dukakis and BGF introduce Spiritual and Ethical Gifts to Inspire Youth Generations on U.S. Independence Day
On July 4th, 2024, Governor Michael Dukakis, co-founder and Chair of the Boston Global Forum, and the BGF began a new initiative designed to inspire and guide the youth generation towards values of peace, security, compassion, and innovation. Named "Spiritual and...
The Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security: Commemorating Two Years Since Prime Minister Abe’s Assassination
On July 8, 2022, the world was shocked and saddened by the tragic assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. In the two years since this devastating event, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) has honored his legacy through the Shinzo Abe Initiative for...
2023 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient Amma will visit the US from July 4th to August 11th
Amma will be visiting the United States from July 4 – August 11, in her first international tour since 2019. Amma will be conducting free public programmes in every city on her tour schedule. The programmes include a meditation guided by Amma, spiritual discourses by...