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Syrian girls sold into Slavery
There are conflicting reports about Syrian Alawite girls being kidnapped and sold into slavery. There are also denials. You can make your own mind up.
An Easter Message
A message for Easter, and indeed for Passover which ends on Easter Day. This message is about a kind of code of honour, twelve commandments:
Tensions Rise Between Türkiye and Israel
The Next Century Foundation discusses the rising tensions between Türkiye and Israel, focusing on Israel’s expanded military operations in Syria and the strike on the
Gaza Starvation – becomes Acute
The current food and supply situation within Gaza as a result of Israel’s blockade is catastrophic. The situation in Gaza regarding food and water is
The Makeup of The New Syrian Government
This article discusses the new Syrian government formed on the 29th of March 2025, the second transitional government under the presidency of Ahmed al-Sharaa. The
Syria descends into chaos and the vultures pick at the carcase
Whilst killings continue on the coast, Türkiye and Israel squabble about the control of the T4 base. And Dera goes its own way as a
Famine hits Gaza
NCF Research Officer, Aaliya Boakye, discusses the latest updates on Gaza, outlining the fallout from the collapse of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Gaza,
Has Donald Trump lost the plot on Ukraine?
It’s April, the Winter is over and fighting season is beginning. Donald Trump promised a solution within one day. But has he gone soft on
Massacres in Syria (Christians and Alawites) part one
The following record is prepared by associates of the Next Century Foundation in Syria and covers Massacres in Syria (Christians and Alawites) from March 7th
Ukraine, The European and American Positions on Peace
Examining the ongoing peace negotiations involving the Russian Federation and Ukraine regarding the continuing conflict, and both the American and European led peace efforts: Europe
Syria’s Disappeared Women
NCF Research Officer Aaliya Boakye, explores the recent kidnappings and mysterious disappearances of young women occurring in Syria and addresses the conflicting narratives surrounding the enslavement of Syrian women. The Current Situation: There are reports
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 this summer from Sunday, June 15th to Sunday, June 22nd
Does Viewing Trump as a Cult Leader Help Explain His Policies?
The following article represents the view of the Next Century Foundation´s Senior Research Officer on Terrorism and Extremism. It does not neccessarilly represent the view of the trustees, board memebrs and members of the Next
Modern war: increased lethality showcases a greater need for peace.
The war in Ukraine has been a showcase of modern weaponry, and its increased lethality. However this new technology has not resulted in victory on the battlefield. War has always been a deadly business but
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 Rights, Minority Rights and the right to Freedom of Expression. His
UNHRC58 – Calling on North Korea to re-join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Ms Silvia Luthi, Research Officer with the Next Century Foundation, attends the 39th Meeting of the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to call upon the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Israel is being forced into conflict with Iran
NCF Research Officer Felix Mohaupt, explores the recent split between Trump and Netanyahu on Iran and their Nuclear Program and looks into the public opinion in Israel regarding a proposed strike on Iran, even without
UNHRC58 – Addressing the treatment of Alawites and Shiites in Syria
Ms Silvia Luthi, Research Officer at the Next Century Foundation, addresses the 40th Meeting of the 58th Session of United Nations Human Rights Council and calls for an end to the sectarian violence against
Ghana’s Smuggling Crisis
NCF discusses the smuggling crisis that has overrun Ghana and speaks to the government corruption that facilitates this. What is happening? Smuggling has been around in Ghana for a long time. But when Ghana faced
Pope Francis 1936-2025
With the passing of Pope Francis, tributes have largely focused on his global spiritual leadership and influence within the Catholic Church. Less often highlighted, but of particular relevance to the work we do here at
Syrian girls sold into Slavery
There are conflicting reports about Syrian Alawite girls being kidnapped and sold into slavery. There are also denials. You can make your own mind up. Meanwhile one thing is clear – there is little or
An Easter Message
A message for Easter, and indeed for Passover which ends on Easter Day. This message is about a kind of code of honour, twelve commandments: Respond with care and power to the one that wounds
Tensions Rise Between Türkiye and Israel
The Next Century Foundation discusses the rising tensions between Türkiye and Israel, focusing on Israel’s expanded military operations in Syria and the strike on the Turkish T-4 airbase in Homs. This article also covers the
Gaza Starvation – becomes Acute
The current food and supply situation within Gaza as a result of Israel’s blockade is catastrophic. The situation in Gaza regarding food and water is rapidly becoming untenable, with all 25 UN-run bakeries still closed.
The Makeup of The New Syrian Government
This article discusses the new Syrian government formed on the 29th of March 2025, the second transitional government under the presidency of Ahmed al-Sharaa. The new government of Syria, formed by Ahmed al-Sharaa on the
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Syria’s Disappeared Women
NCF Research Officer Aaliya Boakye, explores the recent kidnappings and mysterious disappearances of young women occurring in Syria and addresses the conflicting narratives surrounding the
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
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
An Eid Message from Gaza
I had hoped to write to you: “Wishing you a blessed Eid.” But the Palestinian wound runs too deep, carved into the very marrow of
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
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