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UN Oral Statement on Women´s Rights in Afghanistan
UN Research Officer, Jewel Mariam, addresses the UN Human Rights Council on the question of Gender Apartheid in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and calls
NCF UN Oral Statement to the UNHRC on regional interference in Yemen
Oral Statement to the United Nations on the crisis in Yemen by NCF Research Officer, Domingo Lapadula di Stefano
The Diego Garcia Dilemma: Iranian Offensive or Israeli Tactic?
The remote Chagos Islands, particularly the military outpost of Diego Garcia, have long occupied a quiet yet pivotal role in global security architecture. Jointly operated
On establishing a more open crossing at Rafah – NCF Statement to the United Nations
The Next Century Foundation Research Officer, Rathi Ramakrishnan, submited the following written statement to the united Nations: View the full statement on this link or
A War Lebanon Can Neither Afford Nor Escape
On 2 March 2026, Hezbollah launched more than 200 rockets into northern Israel following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strike
UNHRC61 Written Statement: Unchecked Force and Human Rights on the High Seas
The following statement was written by NCF Research Officer Olwyn Matthews, submitted to the United Nations General Assembly at the 61st session of the UN
The NCF is recruiting new interns
The Next Century Foundation is an Anglo-American think tank with consultative status at the United Nations. If you wish to apply to join us as
The Next Century Foundation Proposal for Immediate Diplomatic Action and an end to the US-Israel-Iran War
The following report on the US-Israel-Iran War was written by the Next Century Foundation team, which was issued to Iran on Friday, 20 March. The
Peace Beyond the Veto: the Future of Global Governance
When the United Nations Security Council was established in 1945, it was envisioned as the paramount pillar of international peacekeeping. Nearly eight decades later, however, the organization too often experiences
The Impact of the US-Iran War on Cross-Strait Relations
2027 is crucial for China as it marks the 100th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), with President Xi Jinping ordering the military to
UN Oral Statement on Women´s Rights in Afghanistan
UN Research Officer, Jewel Mariam, addresses the UN Human Rights Council on the question of Gender Apartheid in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and calls for full rights to education for women and girls.
NCF UN Oral Statement to the UNHRC on regional interference in Yemen
Oral Statement to the United Nations on the crisis in Yemen by NCF Research Officer, Domingo Lapadula di Stefano
The Diego Garcia Dilemma: Iranian Offensive or Israeli Tactic?
The remote Chagos Islands, particularly the military outpost of Diego Garcia, have long occupied a quiet yet pivotal role in global security architecture. Jointly operated by the United States (U.S.) and the United Kingdom, the
On establishing a more open crossing at Rafah – NCF Statement to the United Nations
The Next Century Foundation Research Officer, Rathi Ramakrishnan, submited the following written statement to the united Nations: View the full statement on this link or otherwise the text is repasted below Human Rights Council Sixty-first
A War Lebanon Can Neither Afford Nor Escape
On 2 March 2026, Hezbollah launched more than 200 rockets into northern Israel following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strike also came in the context of Israel’s near‑daily attacks on
UNHRC61 Written Statement: Unchecked Force and Human Rights on the High Seas
The following statement was written by NCF Research Officer Olwyn Matthews, submitted to the United Nations General Assembly at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council. It outlines how the recent action defying
The NCF is recruiting new interns
The Next Century Foundation is an Anglo-American think tank with consultative status at the United Nations. If you wish to apply to join us as an intern, SEND YOUR CV TO ncfpeace@aol.com and read this advert to
The Next Century Foundation Proposal for Immediate Diplomatic Action and an end to the US-Israel-Iran War
The following report on the US-Israel-Iran War was written by the Next Century Foundation team, which was issued to Iran on Friday, 20 March. The report outlines an urgent, time-bound proposal for an immediate truce
Peace Beyond the Veto: the Future of Global Governance
When the United Nations Security Council was established in 1945, it was envisioned as the paramount pillar of international peacekeeping. Nearly eight decades later, however, the organization too often experiences impasses as geopolitical rivalries among its members intensify. Amid these
The Impact of the US-Iran War on Cross-Strait Relations
2027 is crucial for China as it marks the 100th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), with President Xi Jinping ordering the military to achieve modernization goals. It is viewed by U.S. intelligence as
A World at War
Rev Larry Wright, Religious Affairs Advisor to the Next Century Foundation, shares his perspective on a world at war. In this time of global crisis and gratuitous warfare, we may experience profound feelings of desperation,
UNHRC61 Written Statement: The Weaponisation of Aid Distribution in Gaza
The following statement was written by NCF Research Officer Dylan Clarke-Stock and submitted as a report to the United Nations General Assembly under the auspices of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council.
The Myth of International Law
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 under Trump, the media cycle has shared numerous stories about
The Board of Peace: Challenged by Phase Two Gaza Reconstruction?
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 war had entered Phase Two. This phase includes the establishment
Ramadan Donations
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The Diego Garcia Dilemma: Iranian Offensive or Israeli Tactic?
The remote Chagos Islands, particularly the military outpost of Diego Garcia, have long occupied a quiet yet pivotal role in global security architecture. Jointly operated
On establishing a more open crossing at Rafah – NCF Statement to the United Nations
The Next Century Foundation Research Officer, Rathi Ramakrishnan, submited the following written statement to the united Nations: View the full statement on this link or
A War Lebanon Can Neither Afford Nor Escape
On 2 March 2026, Hezbollah launched more than 200 rockets into northern Israel following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strike
Yemen
NCF UN Oral Statement to the UNHRC on regional interference in Yemen
Oral Statement to the United Nations on the crisis in Yemen by NCF Research Officer, Domingo Lapadula di Stefano
One state, two states, no state: Exploring Southern Independence in Yemen
The state of divisions within Yemen, between competing political groups and entrenched historical regional identities, begs the question; is a one-state solution the end-goal? Is
Healing the Nations Conference 2025
Conference Programme We are excited to invite you to register to attend all or part of the Next Century Foundation’s eight-day Healing the Nations conference
Palestine-Israel
The Diego Garcia Dilemma: Iranian Offensive or Israeli Tactic?
The remote Chagos Islands, particularly the military outpost of Diego Garcia, have long occupied a quiet yet pivotal role in global security architecture. Jointly operated
On establishing a more open crossing at Rafah – NCF Statement to the United Nations
The Next Century Foundation Research Officer, Rathi Ramakrishnan, submited the following written statement to the united Nations: View the full statement on this link or
Peace Beyond the Veto: the Future of Global Governance
When the United Nations Security Council was established in 1945, it was envisioned as the paramount pillar of international peacekeeping. Nearly eight decades later, however, the organization too often experiences
The Changing Geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East
Ambassador Mark Hambley and William Morris of the NCF speak at the Policy Studies Organization conference in Washington on the changing political geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East in 2018