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...
World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2016 Summary UN SECRETARY GENERAL BAN KI-MOON HONORED AS WORLD LEADER FOR PEACE AND SECURITY 2016 When we put education first, we can reduce poverty and hunger, end wasted potential – and look forward to stronger and...
LOS ANGELES – January 6, 2026 by Nick Patsaouras The UCLA premiere of “Dukakis: Recipe for Democracy,” a short documentary directed by Erin Trahan and Jeff Schmidt, offers film audiences a profound opportunity to reflect on a familiar figure in public life—Governor...
In her New Year’s Reflection (Jan. 1, 2026), Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi set a tone of resolve and acceleration: strengthening Japan’s economy, rebuilding momentum through reform, and protecting citizens’ everyday security—while calling for national unity at the...
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, 2023 World Leader in AIWS Award Recipient, began her New Year holidays on Saturday and is expected to remain on break until Jan. 4. Takaichi will spend time in Tokyo while planning a move to the prime minister’s official residence at the...
As the 2020 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has consistently demonstrated a leadership style defined by strategic unity, principled resilience, and a commitment to the rule of law. Her...
On November 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at the Harvard University Faculty Club, BGF organized a panel discussion on Interfaith in the AI Age featuring Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the recipient of the 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award, prior to the award...
December 7, 2025 — Boston, MA The Boston Global Forum (BGF) is honored to announce that President Emmanuel Macron of France has sent an official letter expressing his appreciation for BGF’s initiatives and its vision for fostering peace, stability, and human-centered...