Syria's new government has told business leaders it will adopt a free-market model and integrate the country into the global economy in a major shift from decades of corrupt state control, the head of the biggest Syrian business lobby said on Tuesday. "It will be a...
12 Years of Vision: A Call to Realize AIWS Government 24/7
Boston, December 12, 2024 — Today, as the Boston Global Forum (BGF) celebrates its 12th anniversary, we proudly unveil the logo and poster for AIWS Government 24/7. This announcement follows the November 25, 2024 event at Harvard University’s Loeb House, where BGF...
Four Pillars Roundup: National security officials meet with US telecom execs to share intel on Chinese cyber espionage campaign, White House says
Top telecom executives met with US national security officials at the White House on Friday November 22, 2024 as concerns mount over a long-running Chinese cyber-espionage campaign that has targeted some of the most senior US political figures in the country. The...
Boston Global Forum Conference: AIWS for New Democracy
Date: November 25, 2024 Time: 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM Venue: Harvard University Loeb House, 17 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Agenda 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM Guest Arrival and Networking 8:30 AM – 8:40 AM Welcome Remarks Thomas Patterson,...
Four Pillars Roundup: Biden and Xi to Meet in Peru Following Trump’s Election Win
Mark Kennedy, Director of The Wilson Center’s Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition and Member of the BGF Board of Thinkers, comments on President Biden and President Xi Jinping's meeting at the APEC Summit in Peru. Here are his key messages: Importance of...
Amma Brings Together Thousands of Flames for World Peace
Amma, the 2023 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, prayed for world peace during Diwali celebrations in Amritapuri in November 2024. Thousands of flames filled the main hall during the evening arati as devotees circled clay lamps in devotion, with...
Opening Borders for Workers: Abe’s Profound Influence on Japan’s Immigration Regime
Japan is grappling with a labor shortage due to low birth rates and an aging population, prompting recent governments to bring in more foreign workers. Under the leadership of the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, significant immigration reforms were introduced between...
IBM Launches Its Most Advanced Quantum Computers, Fueling New Scientific Value and Progress Towards Quantum Advantage
IBM has announced the launch of its most advanced quantum computers to date, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of quantum advantage. The new systems, including the IBM Quantum Heron—the company's first qubit chip with a new design—promise to accelerate...