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...
Boston Global Forum to Honor French President Emmanuel Macron with 2024 World Leader for Peace and Security Award
Ceremony to Take Place on November 25, 2024, at Harvard University's Loeb House Boston, MA, November 11, 2024 —The Boston Global Forum is proud to announce that French President Emmanuel Macron will be honored with the 2024 World Leader for Peace and Security Award....
Four Pillars Roundup: US will send a missile defense system and troops to run it to Israel to aid defense against Iran
The United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery to Israel, along with the troops needed to operate it, the Pentagon said Sunday, even as Iran warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel. Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon...
Boston Global Forum to Host “AIWS for New Democracy” Conference at Harvard University’s Loeb House with Keynote Speaker Audrey Tang
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) is set to host the conference "AIWS for New Democracy: Strategies for Democracy to Win in the AI Battle" at Harvard University's historic Loeb House on November 25, 2024. This significant event aims to bring together eminent thinkers,...
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...