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...
Spain launches AI regulation agency in bid to become industry leader
Spain became one of the first countries in the EU to establish its own task force for regulating AI on Aug. 22, when the Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree establishing the new agency. Spain has become one of the first countries in the European Union to...
Historical footage to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Governor Dukakis
In commemoration of Governor Michael Dukakis's 90th birthday, we are pleased to share a collected documentary film that celebrates his remarkable life and achievements. At the House of Honor in AIWS City, we present a historical speech by the then-Arkansas Governor...
The Spirit of Camp David: Joint Statement of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States
August 18, 2023: “We, the leaders of Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the United States, convened at Camp David to inaugurate a new era of trilateral partnership. We do so at a time of unparalleled opportunity for our countries and our citizens, and at a hinge...
AIWS City will launch the section “Peace and Security” on September 23, 2023
At AIWS City, a pioneering embodiment of the AI World Society vision, a groundbreaking development is set to take place. On September 23, 2023, the Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security will unveil and launch its newest section titled "Peace and Security." The...
China hacked Japan’s sensitive defense networks; remember Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was the recipient of World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2015 and a distinguished contributor of the book “Remaking the World – Toward an Age of Global Enlightenment.” Abe, more than any modern political leader of Japan, paved the way...
Congress should follow EU’s lead on regulating AI
Boston Globe, August 15, 2023 https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/15/opinion/letters-to-the-editor-regulating-ai/ It is heartening to see the Globe ramp up coverage and commentary on AI’s promise and risks and the increasingly urgent debate over how to regulate this...