Michael Dukakis Institute honored Ambassador Amandeep Singh Gill, Under – Secretary – General and United Nations Envoy on Technology, with the World Leader in AIWS Award 2022.
World Leader for Peace and Security
World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2015
World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2015 Summary Prime Minister of Japan and Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel were honored as World Leaders for Peace and Security 2015. Award announcementChancellor Angela Merkel, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are named in...
Zelensky Rejects UN Secretary-General’s Visit Over Russia Trip
President Volodymyr Zelensky, the 2022 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, who has courageously led Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion, has declined a visit from U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres due to his recent participation in...
President Von der Leyen to ask EU leaders to explore using ‘return hubs’ for migrants
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...
The deeper meaning of Navarātri: Amma’s Message, 2023 World Leader for Peace and Security Award’s recipient
After this year’s nine nights of worship to the Divine Mother, Amma led celebrations for the triumph of light over darkness. In her message, Amma explained how the goddesses Durgā, Lakṣmī, and Sarasvatī provide the essential human needs—strength, wealth, knowledge,...
Remarks of Honor: Boston Global Forum (BGF) and Shinzo Abe Initiative Honoring Dr. Tan-Sun (Mark) Chen with the Shinzo Abe Award
Distinguished leaders and esteemed guests, September 20, 2024, we stand united in honoring the legacy of two remarkable leaders who have made an indelible impact on the Indo-Pacific region and global peace—Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Dr. Tan-Sun Chen. We gather...
Shinzo Abe
Shinzo Abe was Prime Minister of Japan from 2006-2007 and again from 2012-2020. During his time as Prime Minister, Abe reinforced nation-wide Cybersecurity in Japan and launched the Basic Action Cybersecurity program and Cybersecurity Strategy. Abe considers cybersecurity a critical issue to Japan’s national security and crisis management, as well as an important element fostering the Japan’s Growth Strategy.
Andreas Norlén
Andreas Norlén was elected the Speaker of the Riksdag on 24 September 2018. He was honored with the 2021 World Leader for Peace and Security Award. He demonstrated outstanding competency by coordinating three consecutive government formations in Sweden in a peaceful...