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A War on Lebanese Olive Oil
Lebanon Bleeds Oil In southern Lebanon, little has been spared from destruction. One, perhaps lesser-known, effect is a substantial spike in olive oil prices of
Methane: The Low-Hanging Fruit of Climate Action
If there was one take away from the Environment meeting of the Healing the Nations conference, it was this: reducing methane emissions is imperative to slowing climate change. The possibility of reducing methane emissions can be seen as
Thank you for donating to the NCF annual fundraiser!
On Saturday the 15th of August 2026, our team at the Next Century Foundation participated in a team Fun Run to raise funds for the
The Hybrid Leviathan: the Intelligence Services of Russia and Ukraine
The following blog comes our way from senior NCF member Valerie Morozov. It is his personal view. We hope you find it of interest: The
Rebuilding Syria: The Challenges of Repatriation
“Voluntary repatriation is the free and informed return of refugees to their country of origin in safety and dignity.” – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.
Teodor is running for the NCF
Teodor is running to raise funds on the NCF Team run day. Teodor from Rumania, a research officer here at NCF, will be participating in
Rethinking Peace in the Middle East: The Rise of Regional Mediation
A Changing Landscape For decades, peace diplomacy and mediation in the Middle East have largely been associated with external powers. The United States, Russia, and
NCF UN Statement on Freedom of Expression in Britian
Next Century Foundation Senior Research Officer on Terrorism and Extremism Cristina De Leo addresses the United Nations Human Rights Council during its 62nd session, raising
Rabbi Gluck’s Bridge-Building Legacy Highlighted in Documentary Film
Rabbi Herschel Gluck is a Board Member of the Next Century Foundation and our Senior Advisor on Middle East Peace Process issues. He was given
Is the dismissal of Mykhailo Federov a danger to Ukraine?
On the 15th July, Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, Mykhailo Federov, was unexpectedly dismissed by Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Due to the abrupt decision, questions have
Gaza Information Index 12 September 26
Gaza Briefing: 5 September to 11 September 2026 / Page Updated: 12 September 2026 The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in Gaza, including the humanitarian situation, aid, peace efforts and related developments. Deaths as
Gaza Information Index 5 September 26
Gaza Briefing: 29 August to 4 September 2026 / Page Updated: 5 September 2026 The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in Gaza, including the humanitarian situation, aid, peace efforts and related developments. Deaths as
Jason Arday: A Casualty of the Culture Wars
The Case On the 14th August the former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead. This followed accusations made by Nathan Cofnas, who had been fired as a junior research fellow at Cambridge, that
Water salinity in Bangladesh: a hidden threat
Bangladesh’s salinity levels: Saline intrusion has made safe drinking water a scarce commodity in Bangladesh, especially in coastal communities. Unfortunately, the breakdown of surrounding ecological systems does not deter individuals from drinking, bathing or using
Marriage in Afghanistan: the Taliban’s Tightening Grip over Women
This month marks the five year anniversary of the Taliban regaining power in Afghanistan. It is an important moment to reflect on the state of the country, especially the horrific state of women’ s rights.
Gaza Information Index
Gaza Briefing – 21 to 28 August 2026 Page Updated: 29 August 2026 The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in Gaza, including the humanitarian situation, aid, peace efforts and related developments. Weekly Statistics Since
Architecture of Systemic Collapse: Ukraine’s Fatal Outcome
The following article is by senior NCF member and former Kremlin Advisor, Valery Morozov. It does not represent the views of the Trustees and Board Members of the Next Century Foundation: Simplified media narratives continue
Ben Gvir: Worse than a crime it is a mistake
The following article is from Sir Vivian Wineman FRSA,KFO, one of the Trustees of the Next Century Foundation. It represents his personal view: I had not intended to write about Itamar Ben Gvir. Not because
El Obeid, Sudan : A Growing Humanitarian Emergency
“El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher” – Dr Mukesh Kapila, former UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan. Despite diplomatic efforts led by U.S. Special Envoy Massad Boulos to facilitate peace negotiations in Sudan, no sustained,
A Place for Us All?
For a decade, the idea of Jews and Arabs standing together in Israel has lived mostly in the street, in protest lines, in ceasefire vigils, in the quiet work of activists shielding aid convoys or
A War on Lebanese Olive Oil
Lebanon Bleeds Oil In southern Lebanon, little has been spared from destruction. One, perhaps lesser-known, effect is a substantial spike in olive oil prices of up to 50% in the last year. Since fighting re-ignited
Methane: The Low-Hanging Fruit of Climate Action
If there was one take away from the Environment meeting of the Healing the Nations conference, it was this: reducing methane emissions is imperative to slowing climate change. The possibility of reducing methane emissions can be seen as a beacon of hope for slowing global warming, with the UN Secretary General declaring the task as ‘a
Thank you for donating to the NCF annual fundraiser!
On Saturday the 15th of August 2026, our team at the Next Century Foundation participated in a team Fun Run to raise funds for the NCF. The NCF no longer has a major funder, and
The Hybrid Leviathan: the Intelligence Services of Russia and Ukraine
The following blog comes our way from senior NCF member Valerie Morozov. It is his personal view. We hope you find it of interest: The current stage of geopolitical confrontation has revealed a deep, systemic
Rebuilding Syria: The Challenges of Repatriation
“Voluntary repatriation is the free and informed return of refugees to their country of origin in safety and dignity.” – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. On 8 December 2024, the collapse of the fifty-year
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Gaza Information Index 12 September 26
Gaza Briefing: 5 September to 11 September 2026 / Page Updated: 12 September 2026 The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in Gaza, including the humanitarian
Remembering 9 / 11
Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William Morris LL.D., reflects on 9/11 and its implications twenty-five years on. Twenty-five years since the absolute horror of 9/11.
Gaza Information Index 5 September 26
Gaza Briefing: 29 August to 4 September 2026 / Page Updated: 5 September 2026 The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in Gaza, including the humanitarian
Yemen
The Unresolved Politics of South Yemen
In the first week of December 2025, forces aligned with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) launched the most significant military challenge to the rump Yemeni
The Humanitarian Impact of the Detention of Aid Workers in Yemen
In 2024, the Ansar Allah group (generally referred to in the Western press disparagingly as “the Houthis”), which constitute the main component of the de
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
Palestine-Israel
Gaza Information Index 12 September 26
Gaza Briefing: 5 September to 11 September 2026 / Page Updated: 12 September 2026 The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in Gaza, including the humanitarian
The Uprooting of Olive Trees in Palestine
The destruction of olive trees in Palestine causes cultural damage that goes well beyond its impact on food security. The loss of fresh produce from
Gaza Information Index 5 September 26
Gaza Briefing: 29 August to 4 September 2026 / Page Updated: 5 September 2026 The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in Gaza, including the humanitarian
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