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Merry Christmas? Yup Merry Christmas ! ! !
Well 2025 has without a doubt been the worst year on record since the turn of the millenia brought us the 21st Century. And yes
Christmas and New Year
The Next Century Foundation wishes health and happiness to all its members this Christmas. May God grant the world peace on earth this Christmas This
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
Congratulate Trump, Defeat Trump and Trumpism – The Dissonance
The following article is by Hillel Shenker, a senior member of the Next Century Foundation and co-editor of the Palestine – Israel Journal. It was
Merry Christmas? Yup Merry Christmas ! ! !
Well 2025 has without a doubt been the worst year on record since the turn of the millenia brought us the 21st Century. And yes despite that all the indications bode hope for 2026. It
Christmas and New Year
The Next Century Foundation wishes health and happiness to all its members this Christmas. May God grant the world peace on earth this Christmas This also is to inform our members that the Next Century
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 Law No.9, reinstating the very
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 distant. Given critical developments over
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: Reconstruction & Development Coalition (Mohammed
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 written submission to the UN,
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 internally displaced and around 70
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 the International Stabilisation Force (ISF)
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 ordinary—perhaps even beautiful, delightful—to those
Congratulate Trump, Defeat Trump and Trumpism – The Dissonance
The following article is by Hillel Shenker, a senior member of the Next Century Foundation and co-editor of the Palestine – Israel Journal. It was published in the Times of Israel and we have been
Dr. Said’s Letter From Gaza
Another letter to the Next Century Foundation from Dr Said in Gaza: So, my phone suddenly went silent. It decided to stop working — without warning, without a hint. Just five minutes before “Mr. Jawwal”
The Question of Governance and International Stabilisation in Gaza
Following two years of devastation and conflict in the Gaza Strip, a US-led ceasefire agreement came into effect on October 10th. Since this date, there have been complaints of violations and challenges the agreement and
2025 Iraq Parliamentary Election: Between Representation and Control
Iraq’s next parliamentary election is scheduled for 11 November 2025, marking the country’s sixth national vote since 2005. The electoral system, overseen by the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), is designed to promote inclusivity and balance among political parties. However, recent
Gaza deal – The Inside Story
Next Century Foundation Secretary General William Morris LL.D. has given a timely podcast on the recent ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting whether the ceasefire will fully hold, and providing an incredible backstory to the Trump
UNHRC60: The Use of Drone Warfare in the Russo-Ukraine War
Research Officer Mr. Tanatswa Kubara, representing the Next Century Foundation, delivered an oral statement during the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. He expressed the Foundation’s deep concern over the escalating humanitarian
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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
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
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,
Yemen
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
Ranking Human Rights across the Middle East
NCF Research Officer Felix Mohaupt explores the human rights landscape of the Middle East, ranking each nation on a number of categories: LGBTQ Rights, Women’s
Yemen Crisis: A Reflection of Regional Power Dynamics
After nearly a decade of war in Yemen, the situation remains unstable, and Yemen remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. With the unofficial
Palestine-Israel
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
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
Congratulate Trump, Defeat Trump and Trumpism – The Dissonance
The following article is by Hillel Shenker, a senior member of the Next Century Foundation and co-editor of the Palestine – Israel Journal. It was
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