We Wage Peace the way others Wage War
The Next Century Foundation believes that meeting on a non-political level can lubricate the wheels of diplomacy. All who participate are determined to act through an unofficial network creating forums for people of opposing sides. The sole aim of the Foundation is to apply a solvent for the fear, insecurity and lack of trust that have so often bedevilled more public exchanges.
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Can we ensure Larger Countries meet Climate Targets?
In this article NCF research officer Sam Lewis reflects on the recent complaint by Australian citizens to the UN Human Rights Council over their government’s failure to protect them from
The Unresolved Politics of South Yemen
In the first week of December 2025, forces aligned with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) launched the most significant military challenge to the rump Yemeni state in exile since the
Healing the Nations Conference 2026
Conference Programme We are excited to invite you to register to attend all or part of the Next Century Foundation’s five-day Healing the Nations conference this summer from Monday, July
The Aid Retreat Threatening Syria’s Reconstruction?
This introduction to the following article is from the Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation and represents his views and not necessarily those of the author: According to the
China’s Strategic Gamble in Post-Assad Syria
Syria’s reconstruction is no longer simply a humanitarian challenge; it has become one of the most consequential geopolitical contests of the 2020s. With an estimated $250 billion needed to rebuild
Has the World Cup damaged America’s Reputation?
The following article represents the views of the author, not those of the Next Century Foundation: With 48 countries competing, for the first time ever, across three host nations (the
Will the new Jewish-Arab Party save Israel?
Senior Next Century Foundation member Hillel Schenker is enamoured with the new political party on the beat in Israel. Hillel is of course co-editor of the Palestine-Israel Journal. He writes:
Afghanistan: The Forgotten Humanitarian Crisis
When the Headlines Fade For much of 2021, Afghanistan dominated international headlines. The Taliban’s return to power prompted urgent diplomatic discussions, widespread media coverage, and promises that the international community