President Volodymyr Zelensky, the 2022 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, who has courageously led Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion, has declined a visit from U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres due to his recent participation in...
Four Pillars Roundup: Israel Strikes Iranian Military Targets: Impact on Four Pillars
Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian military sites near Tehran and in western Iran in response to recent attacks attributed to Iran. According to Israeli sources, scores of jets targeted missile factories and other military facilities, specifically avoiding energy...
Former Japanese State Minister Yasuhide Nakayama Appointed as Boston Global Forum Representative in Japan and Taiwan
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) has announced the promotion of former Japanese State Minister Yasuhide Nakayama to the position of Representative of the Boston Global Forum in Japan and Taiwan. BGF Co-chair and CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan sent an appointment letter...
EU and UK Leaders Agree to Enhance Strategic Cooperation Amid Global Challenges
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer agreed to strengthen the relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom. In a joint statement, they emphasized the importance of...
Four Pillars Roundup: Israel may launch symbolic attack on Iran nuclear-related facilities, says Ehud Barak
Israeli former prime minister says in interview it is too late to significantly set back Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and that a ‘massive’ attack on Iran’s oil facilities is likely Israel is likely to mount a large-scale airstrike against Iran’s oil industry and...
BGF High-Level Discussion on Strategies for Democracy to Win in the AI Battle with Prime Minister Ehud Barak
On October 3, 2024, at the Harvard Club of New York City, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) commenced its High-Level Discussion on Strategies for Democracy to Win in the AI Battle with an opening roundtable. BGF Co-chair and CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan met with former Israeli...
Four Pillars Roundup: Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan’s ruling party and become prime minister
Japan’s governing party on Friday September 27, 2024, picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week. The party leadership is a ticket to the top job because the Liberal Democratic Party’s governing...
BGF Leaders Meet with Audrey Tang to Discuss AI World Society and New Democracy
On September 20, 2024, in Taipei, at the Office of the Friends of Abe Shinzo Association in Taiwan, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) Co-Chair and CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan and Yasuhide Nakayama met with Audrey Tang, Taiwan's former Minister of Digital Affairs. Mr. Nakayama is...