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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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Marriage in Afghanistan: the Taliban’s Tightening Grip over Women
This month marks the five year anniversary of the Taliban regaining power in Afghanistan. It is an important moment to reflect on the state of the country, especially the horrific
Gaza Information Index
Gaza Briefing – 21 to 28 August 2026 Page Updated: 28 August 2026 The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in Gaza, including the humanitarian situation, aid, peace efforts and related
Architecture of Systemic Collapse: Ukraine’s Fatal Outcome
The following article is by senior NCF member and former Kremlin Advisor, Valery Morozov. It does not represent the views of the Trustees and Board Members of the Next Century
Ben Gvir: Worse than a crime it is a mistake
The following article is from Sir Vivian Wineman FRSA,KFO, one of the Trustees of the Next Century Foundation. It represents his personal view: I had not intended to write about
El Obeid, Sudan : A Growing Humanitarian Emergency
“El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher” – Dr Mukesh Kapila, former UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan. Despite diplomatic efforts led by U.S. Special Envoy Massad Boulos to facilitate
A Place for Us All?
For a decade, the idea of Jews and Arabs standing together in Israel has lived mostly in the street, in protest lines, in ceasefire vigils, in the quiet work of
A War on Lebanese Olive Oil
Lebanon Bleeds Oil In southern Lebanon, little has been spared from destruction. One, perhaps lesser-known, effect is a substantial spike in olive oil prices of up to 50% in the
Methane: The Low-Hanging Fruit of Climate Action
If there was one take away from the Environment meeting of the Healing the Nations conference, it was this: reducing methane emissions is imperative to slowing climate change. The possibility of reducing methane emissions can be seen as a beacon of hope for slowing global warming,