Chapter 11 delves into a pivotal moment in the history of the Boston Global Forum (BGF): the establishment of the prestigious World Leader for Peace and Security Award in 2015. This chapter recounts the vision behind creating an award of such unique stature, its...
President Donald Trump announced Sunday, July 27, 2025 that the U.S. reached a trade deal with the European Union, following pivotal discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen days before the Aug. 1 tariff deadline. Trump said that the deal...
In a significant development aimed at addressing global conflict and instability, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) has announced its forthcoming unveiling of the Shinzo Abe Initiative Special Report on Solutions for Peace and Security in Conflict and War Areas. This...
Dear Alexander Stubb, On behalf of the Boston Global Forum, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to you on your election as the President of Finland. This momentous occasion is a testament to your exemplary leadership, dedication, and vision for the betterment of...
The New OpenAI Technology can create realistic videos from just a line of text: Sora can render richly detailed videos based on written prompts. However, the tool further raises concerns about deepfakes as AI continues to show up in elections around the world. The new...
Minh Nguyen is the Editor of the Boston Global Forum and a Shinzo Abe Initiative Fellow. She writes the Four Pillars column in the BGF...
We are excited to unveil the Boston Global Forum Conference on Natural AI, scheduled to take place on April 30, 2024, at the esteemed Harvard University Loeb House. This one-day symposium promises to be a landmark gathering of luminaries, specialists, and trailblazers...
President Sauli Niinisto, the 2018 World Leader for Peace and Security Award and a Global Enlightenment Leader, discussed his position on nuclear weapons. In a recent interview with a Finnish newspaper IS.fi, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö made headlines with his...