Rumblings of a truce in Gaza came to fruition this week, wherein Hamas and Israel agreed to a halt in fighting in order to exchange hostages and prisoners. The ceasefire was to be for 4 days, with Hamas releasing 50 hostages and Israel, 150 Palestinian prisoners....
As a natural extension of the BGF Initiative unveiled at the BGF Conference in celebration of Governor Dukakis's 90th birthday, BGF proudly presents the AIWS Roundtable series. This initiative delves deeper into the profound discussions initiated at the conference....
This week saw the expansion of the ground war in Gaza. The IDF began pushing deeper into Gaza and expanded ground troop involvement. Israeli officials have been hesitant to call it a proper ground invasion though, perhaps in order to avoid an escalation by Hezbollah...
Dear Governor Michael Stanley Dukakis, As you celebrate your 90th birthday, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on reaching this remarkable milestone. Your contributions as Governor of Massachusetts, your leadership at the Boston Global Forum, and your pivotal role...
"From Massachusetts Miracle to AIWS - the Age of Global Enlightenment" is a compelling exploration of the remarkable journey and enduring legacy of Governor Michael Dukakis, a leader whose visionary contributions have transcended regional boundaries and political...
It has been a long week, but President Biden visited Israel this week, affirming US support for Israel and humanitarian aid to Gaza. He also noted that Israel should not make the same mistakes the US did after 9/11. However, his visit to the Middle East was cut short...
On November 2, 2023 Global Enlightenment Leaders will gather at Harvard University Loeb House to honor Governor Michael Dukakis, Chair and Co-founder of Boston Global Forum (BGF). Amma, 2023 World Leader for Peace and Security Award Recipient will deliver the...
Nguyen Anh Tuan Boston, October 8, 2023 Governor Michael Dukakis has been a beacon of inspiration and leadership throughout my journey over the past decade. His warm welcome letter in July 2011, shortly after I arrived in Boston, was my first encounter with the man...