Why Ukraine Needs an Environmental Recovery Fund Before the War Is Over
Wars kill civilians, damage infrastructure and destroy the environment. While human lives are impossible to restore, buildings and energy facilities are often the object of
Wars kill civilians, damage infrastructure and destroy the environment. While human lives are impossible to restore, buildings and energy facilities are often the object of
The following report is by our new Ukraine Research Officer, based in Ukraine, Ms Anastasiia Zadiraka, and is slightly edited by the NCF Secretary General.
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The following is Domingo’s valedictory blog and does not necessarily represent the view of the Next Century Foundation: As the United States ups the ante
On 14 January 2026, the United States Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, announced that President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza
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