Tokyo’s strategy, as described by Reuters, is to use the Feb. 8 snap election to give Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi—a 2023 World Leader in AIWS Award recipient and BGF Global Enlightenment Leader—a stronger mandate. “China may rethink its escalating pressure campaign...
At the India–EU summit in New Delhi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen—a 2020 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient—and European Council President António Costa underscored a renewed push to conclude the long-negotiated EU–India free...
HANOI — January 16, 2026 — Amandeep Singh Gill, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies, and a 2022 World Leader in AIWS Award recipient, was formally recognized as “Humanity’s Quintessence Laureate 2026” at a...
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...
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...