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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
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
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
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
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
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.
A Global Crisis of Polarisation and Democratic Decay
It has become a reoccurring global ritual: a violent attack against a political figure. Followed by calls for change, condemnations from public figures, social media
Israel’s Changing Currents: Public Opinion and Waning Support
Israel has been forced to accept a ceasefire on Gaza. The tides of opinion are turning on Israel’s war on Gaza and Netanyahu’s global support
A Humanitarian Catch 22: Reopening of the Rafah Crossing
The NCF Secretary General asks: When charities like the Quakers sponsor the acceptance of Gazans in to study in universities in Paris and London, and when governments like that in the UK bring children to
2025 is done at last: What Hope for 2026?
Reverend Larry Wright, Religious Affairs Advisor to the Next Century Foundation, shares this reflection for 2026: The text from Ecclesiastes chapter 3 is well known as the, “For everything there is a time. A time
Winning Abroad, Unsettled at Home: The Asymmetry of Al-Sharaa’s Legitimacy
On December 17th 2025, the US Congress decided to fully repeal the Caesar Civilian Protection Act, which frees Syria from a set of sweeping sanctions imposed during the tenure of Bashar Al-Assad. This follows from
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
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Peace Between Russia and Ukraine through an Armistice
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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
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
Yemen
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
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
Palestine-Israel
Reform UK: A Foreign Policy of Withdrawal
Reform UK’s growing political support invites an examination of the party’s priorities and its emerging approach to foreign policy. The Next Century Foundation´s Research Officer,
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
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