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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Andy Burnham’s Foreign Policy
Andy Burnham, dubbed “King of the North” was sworn in as the new Makerfield MP just hours after Kier Starmer’s resignation on Monday. He is likely to be the sole
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
Help Veronica Run for the NCF
Veronica is this week’s feature fundraiser Veronica Morris will also be taking part in the run to raise money for the NCF, an organisation now totally funded by public subscription.
William is Running for the NCF
William is swimming to raise funds on the NCF Team run day. On Saturday August 15th William has courageously volunteered to participate in Running for The NCF Team Run by swimming
Florence’s Run for the NCF
This August, our amazing team at NCF has organised a charity run to raise money for The Next Century Foundation and support its work to promote peace. We are thrilled
The true Cost of America´s AI Data Centres
More than 78% of international organisations reported that they used artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, an increase of 55% over 2023. AI has become one of the most recognised, trusted,
Why Iraq’s Stability Remains Fragile
Iraq’s political stability remains constrained by fragmentation, weak institutions, and persistent external pressure. The entanglement of competing political factions and armed groups within the state, alongside the ongoing rivalry between
Alawite women and sectarian violence in post-Assad Syria
Alawite women at the centre of the Syria’s sectarian struggle Since early 2025, reports have emerged in Syria of abduction, rape, and other forms of gender-based violence against Alawite women