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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- November 22, 2025
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Iraq’s 2025 Election Delivers Familiar Winners
Iraq’s parliamentary election took place on November 6th 2025 for the sixth time since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003. This was the first election with the amended Election
Envisioning a Road to Stability in the Russia Ukraine Crisis
As the crisis enters its eleventh year, its prolonged nature continues to destabilise society, and pose significant risks to countless lives. Ukraine’s aspiration for a fully sovereign state appears increasingly
Hannukah and Christmas
The Next Century Foundation wishes to estend its deepest sympathy to members of the Jewish community in view of the sad event on the first day of Hannukah on Bondei
Iraq after the Fall of Saddam
Potkin Azarmehr interviews Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William Morris LL.D., on the latest developments in Iraq following the recent parliamentary elections. The top political Blocs by seats won were:
Peace Between Russia and Ukraine through an Armistice
The following paper was submitted to the United Nations earlier this year. In view of the pace of events and because it is a matter of public record as a
Syrian Idlibisation: Reform or Rebrand?
Syria stands at a crossroads between universal prosperity and a potential return to authoritarianism and entrenched inequality. Post-war Syria sits in an extremely fragile position, almost 7 million Syrians remain
US Moves Towards UNSC Resolution for International Stabilisation Force
On Wednesday, 5 November, the US presented a draft resolution to the UNSC to further establish the US-led peace plan. A mandate from the Security Council is needed before deploying
Weather Reports Say: Dr. Said’s Latest Letter From Gaza
Another letter to the Next Century Foundation from Dr Said in Gaza: Weather reports say that this winter will be the coldest and rainiest in years. So far, it sounds