Tokyo, April 2026 — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron used their Tokyo meeting to deepen strategic cooperation as both countries respond to rising geopolitical, economic, and security pressures. Reporting on the summit...
On March 11, 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, recipient of the 2023 World Leader in AIWS Award from the Boston Global Forum, joined a G7 Leaders’ Online Meeting held under the chairmanship of France, this year’s G7 Presidency, to discuss the escalating...
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...
December 1 The Boston Global Forum and the AI World Society extend our heartfelt congratulations to President Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, the 2019 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, on the occasion of her birthday, December 1, 1937. President...