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GCC States and the war on Gaza
Since the war outbreak in Gaza, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned Israel and its closest ally, the US , and calls for an
An Indian Approach to Tackling Climate Change
The following written statement was compiled by The Next Century Foundation and submitted as a report on the strategies for addressing climate change, rooted in
Israel Shifts Its Focus To Lebanon. What’s the Story?
Almost two months have passed since Biden’s ceasefire proposal, yet the hostilities remain. These are the latest developments regarding the Israel – Hamas War, during
Latest Updates and Thoughts on Russo-Ukrainian War
Since the previous update, several developments have taken place in the Russo-Ukrainian War. Below are the latest events with thoughts provided by NCF Research Officer
UNHRC56 Oral Statement on the repatriation of Western citizens from the Al-Hol camp in Syria
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer Cristina De Leo delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 56th session through an online
UNHRC56 Oral Statement on the current humanitarian situation in Gaza
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer Komal Mor delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 56th session through an online platform.
Voices Within: Israeli Public Opinion Amid the Gaza Conflict
The Israel-Gaza conflict, with its recurring waves of violence and fragile ceasefires, has deeply impacted the psyche and opinions within Israeli society. As the war
Labour Party’s Manifesto: Stance on Gaza
In the past 14 years, global instability has escalated significantly. Conflict has re-emerged in the Middle East, which is plagued by severe violence and has
The African Union and Palestinian Statehood
In recent years, African nations have taken a firm stance on the issue of Palestine’s statehood. All African countries, except Cameroon and Eritrea, have recognized
The Israel-Palestine Peace Settlement (a Report for Israel)
In the aftermath of the current war with Hamas in which more than 120 hostages from Israel have been held captive or killed in Gaza,
GCC States and the war on Gaza
Since the war outbreak in Gaza, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned Israel and its closest ally, the US , and calls for an immediate ceasefire. The Gulf states may hold the key to
An Indian Approach to Tackling Climate Change
The following written statement was compiled by The Next Century Foundation and submitted as a report on the strategies for addressing climate change, rooted in cultural practices.to the United Nations General Assembly under the auspices
Israel Shifts Its Focus To Lebanon. What’s the Story?
Almost two months have passed since Biden’s ceasefire proposal, yet the hostilities remain. These are the latest developments regarding the Israel – Hamas War, during the time from the 23rd June till the 15th of
Latest Updates and Thoughts on Russo-Ukrainian War
Since the previous update, several developments have taken place in the Russo-Ukrainian War. Below are the latest events with thoughts provided by NCF Research Officer Henry Y. Jeong: Attacks Continue in Ukraine On the 8th
UNHRC56 Oral Statement on the repatriation of Western citizens from the Al-Hol camp in Syria
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer Cristina De Leo delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 56th session through an online platform. She addresses the United Nations regarding the ongoing issue
UNHRC56 Oral Statement on the current humanitarian situation in Gaza
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer Komal Mor delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 56th session through an online platform. She addresses the United Nations in the context of dire
Voices Within: Israeli Public Opinion Amid the Gaza Conflict
The Israel-Gaza conflict, with its recurring waves of violence and fragile ceasefires, has deeply impacted the psyche and opinions within Israeli society. As the war continues, the public sentiment in Israel is shaped by a
Labour Party’s Manifesto: Stance on Gaza
In the past 14 years, global instability has escalated significantly. Conflict has re-emerged in the Middle East, which is plagued by severe violence and has intensified geopolitical rivalries and disruptive forces are actively sowing division
The African Union and Palestinian Statehood
In recent years, African nations have taken a firm stance on the issue of Palestine’s statehood. All African countries, except Cameroon and Eritrea, have recognized the State of Palestine and have called for an independent
The Israel-Palestine Peace Settlement (a Report for Israel)
In the aftermath of the current war with Hamas in which more than 120 hostages from Israel have been held captive or killed in Gaza, it seems essential that the State of Israel and Palestine
UNHRC56 Written Statement: The Way Forward for Middle East Peace
The following written statement was compiled by The Next Century Foundation and submitted as a report on the prospects for Middle East Peace to the United Nations General Assembly under the auspices of the current
A Case for Repatriating Western ‘ISIS Brides’ Held in Al-Hol
The Al-Hol camp is often portrayed in starkly contrasting ways: either as a breeding ground for dedicated extremists or as a refuge for manipulated wives who were merely following their husbands. These opposing perspectives often
The use of Cluster Bombs must Cease
The Next Century Foundation delivered an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 55th session on the need to end the use of cluster bombs. The NCF addresses the United Nations in the
Is the Gaza War set to continue indefinitely?
William restarts his series of Podcasts with this on the Gaza war. He argues the war will continue as long as Premier Netanyahu’s government remains in power, and that is at least another six months
Maritime aid for Gaza via Cyprus
Since the publishing of this blog the pier has been the centre of ongoing drama of the use of this port. It has been reopened and closed again due to hampered plans. The Pentagon said
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GCC States and the war on Gaza
Since the war outbreak in Gaza, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned Israel and its closest ally, the US , and calls for an
What the UK Government should do about Gaza
The NCF has prepared a report for the British government on the Gaza issue, which can be viewed here. Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William
The Middle East: a report for the newly elected UK Labour Government
To: The Rt Hon Mr David Lammy M.P., Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom Sir William Patey KCMG,
Yemen
Yemen Crisis 2023: An Ongoing Humanitarian Tragedy
The exchange of hundreds of prisoners between the warring parties in Yemen has raised expectations for a long-term truce between the Ansar Allah (Houthi) rebel
Healing the Nations 2023
Conference Programme We are excited to invite you to register to attend all or part of the Next Century Foundation’s ten-day Healing the Nations conference
Overview: China’s bridge won’t transcend the Gulf – Neil Partrick
Our NCF Senior Fellow, Dr Neil Partrick, has put together a fascinating blog gauging the implications of the ‘bridge’ developed by China, in hope of
Palestine-Israel
GCC States and the war on Gaza
Since the war outbreak in Gaza, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned Israel and its closest ally, the US , and calls for an
Israel-Palestine Conflict and the King’s Speech and Twenty UK Charities
Twenty UK charities including War on Want and Christian Aid have made a joint statement to the government about what they expect to be done
What the UK Government should do about Gaza
The NCF has prepared a report for the British government on the Gaza issue, which can be viewed here. Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William
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