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The Humanitarian Impact of the Detention of Aid Workers in Yemen
In 2024, the Ansar Allah group (generally referred to in the Western press disparagingly as “the Houthis”), which constitute the main component of the de facto government in northern Yemen,
The US-Iran War: Between Resolution and Disaster
A Region at the Crossroads The war between the United States and Iran continues to evolve with each passing day. Military developments, political statements, humanitarian consequences, and diplomatic efforts since
Tackling Misinformation Whilst Preserving Free Speech
NCF Resesearch Officer Sam Lewis argues that the most important way to combat misinformation is by reframing the law in a way that conceptualises social media companies as having more
Gender-Based Violence in Sudan
Gender-based violence (GBV) includes physical, sexual, mental, and economic harm that affects women and girls in private or public settings. As conflicts escalate, warfare poses greater risks to women and
Revisiting 1984 in 2026
NCF Research Officer Odessa Grove draws a comparison to the imagined world of George Orwell´s 1984 and today´s situation: Everyone wants Orwell on their side. That’s exactly the problem Conservatives
A Response to Pope Leo’s Encyclical on AI
Reverend Larry Wright, Religious Affairs Advisor to the Next Century Foundation, comments on Pope Leo´s encyclical on Artificial Intelligence: Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical (Teaching Document) Magnifica Humanitas is a
Why Ukraine Needs an Environmental Recovery Fund Before the War Is Over
Wars not only kill but also damage infrastructure and destroy the environment. While human lives are impossible to restore, buildings and energy facilities can and should be the object of
Gaza’s Healthcare Crisis
Gaza’s hospitals remain trapped in a humanitarian emergency For many observers, discussions about Gaza centre on ceasefires, military operations, and diplomatic negotiations. Yet behind the headlines lies a human rights