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Rwandan Militia cause misery in Eastern Congo
The following written statement was compiled by The Next Century Foundation in cooperation with the Justice Congo Group and submitted as a report on the
Leveraging Current Events in Gaza into Permanent 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
Still No Respite from the Israel-Palestine Conflict
In the past week, there have been several notable developments pertinent to both the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine and the persisting tensions throughout
Gaza: an existential trauma that consumes the World
On the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with discussions on the political situation, international support, and potential future scenarios getting nowhere. The podcast emphasises the importance
Online extremism – ban it or counter it?
Convened by the Policy & Internet Journal, and co-sponsored by the Policy Studies Organization, and the Next Century Foundation, The Oxford Internet Policy and Politics Conference has
A better way to Deal with Migration to Britain
The Next Century Foundation has submitted a report on the United Kingdom’s response to migration to the United Nations General Assembly under the auspices of
How significant is the ICJ ruling?
What happened: In a much-anticipated decision on the genocide case brought forward by South Africa, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered an interim ruling
Is the United Nations doing right by Sudan?
The Next Century Foundation has submitted a report on Sudan to the United Nations General Assembly under the auspices of the current 55th session of
The War in Ukraine becomes a Stalemate
On the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with discussions on the political situation, international support, and potential future scenarios. The podcast emphasises the importance of peace
Russia and Ukraine’s War moves towards Stalemate
Arguably, the USA no longer cares about Ukraine as is self-evident since the Gaza crisis emerged. House Republicans have already stymied the latest tranche of
UNHRC55 Oral Statement on Ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 55th session through an online platform. She addresses the United Nations in the context of ongoing conflict
The Sufi approach to prayer
For Muslims it is Ramadan, for Christians it is Lent, and for Jews it is a time of reflection as we approach Passover. This comes from Ayatollah Seyed Salman Safavi, Head of the Safavid Sufi
Paul Gutteridge with a message for Easter
This week Paul Gutteridge, Senior Fellow of the Next Century Foundation; Honorary Fellow, The Edward Cadbury Centre, Birmingham University; and a leading member of Initiatives of Change, UK, gives us an Easter message in which
Famine in Gaza – And Still No Respite
Now that we are in the holy month of Ramadan, some people are starting to starve to death in Gaza, as famine bites. The video above was sent to us a few days ago by
For Lent and Ramadan
William Morris continues his Ramadan / Lent series of Podcasts with this on sin and salvation, we hope you enjoy it, or at least find it memorable. Listen to the full episode through either Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast
Democracy in Action in India Today
NCF Research officers Shristi Sharma and Nibha Rao Kondapalli have co-authored a blog on the upcoming Indian elections by analysing the current political climate in the country. Their blog aims to provide a detailed insight
So What is God?
A message for Ramadan, and Lent: For Moslems it is Ramadan, for Christians it is Lent, and for Jews it is a time of reflection as we approach Passover. This comes from William Morris LL.D.,
Do we need an Humanitarian Pause in Gaza?
The following open letter has been submitted to the Sunday Observer newspaper in London: Sir, It is with grave concern that we note the continued failure of both the British government and the opposition to
NCF Ukraine / Russia 5.3.24 (accessible to NCF subscribing members only)
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The war in Gaza sets the tone for the chaos that grips the world
On the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and the Red Sea and the confused international response with discussions on the political situation, international support, and potential future scenarios. The podcast emphasises the importance of
Rwandan Militia cause misery in Eastern Congo
The following written statement was compiled by The Next Century Foundation in cooperation with the Justice Congo Group and submitted as a report on the foreign militia groups operating in Eastern Congo to the United
Leveraging Current Events in Gaza into Permanent 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
Still No Respite from the Israel-Palestine Conflict
In the past week, there have been several notable developments pertinent to both the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine and the persisting tensions throughout the region. Below, we offer key insights into the latest
Gaza: an existential trauma that consumes the World
On the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with discussions on the political situation, international support, and potential future scenarios getting nowhere. The podcast emphasises the importance of peace negotiations and the need for continuous efforts toward
Online extremism – ban it or counter it?
Convened by the Policy & Internet Journal, and co-sponsored by the Policy Studies Organization, and the Next Century Foundation, The Oxford Internet Policy and Politics Conference has just been held. The NCF put together a session titled
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Famine in Gaza – And Still No Respite
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No end in sight for Israel-Palestine Conflict
Recent weeks have seen noticeable, but still limited progress towards a sustainable resolution for the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Palestine. The gap
Famine in Gaza – And Still No Respite
Now that we are in the holy month of Ramadan, some people are starting to starve to death in Gaza, as famine bites. The video
Do we need an Humanitarian Pause in Gaza?
The following open letter has been submitted to the Sunday Observer newspaper in London: Sir, It is with grave concern that we note the continued
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
No end in sight for Israel-Palestine Conflict
Recent weeks have seen noticeable, but still limited progress towards a sustainable resolution for the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Palestine. The gap
More US Military Aid to Israel as hunger hits Gaza
Israel has been the largest cumulative recipient of American foreign aid since its founding as a state. While the US does provide economic assistance, this
Famine in Gaza – And Still No Respite
Now that we are in the holy month of Ramadan, some people are starting to starve to death in Gaza, as famine bites. The video
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