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William is Swimming for the NCF
William is swimming to raise funds on the NCF Team run day. On Saturday August 15th William has courageously volunteered to participate in Running for
Florence’s Run for the NCF
This August, our amazing team at NCF has organised a charity run to raise money for The Next Century Foundation and support its work to
The true Cost of America´s AI Data Centres
More than 78% of international organisations reported that they used artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, an increase of 55% over 2023. AI has become one
Why Iraq’s Stability Remains Fragile
Iraq’s political stability remains constrained by fragmentation, weak institutions, and persistent external pressure. The entanglement of competing political factions and armed groups within the state,
Alawite women and sectarian violence in post-Assad Syria
Alawite women at the centre of the Syria’s sectarian struggle Since early 2025, reports have emerged in Syria of abduction, rape, and other forms of
Should Nature Have Rights?
In this piece Sam Lewis reflects on the idea of Rights for Nature. He argues that, whilst there are reasons to be sceptical of the
Greens, Restore, Reform and the Church of England – An Exercise in Comparisons
This blog is by the Reverend Larry Wright, Religious Affairs Advisor to the Next Century Foundation. Despite the fact that both the Conservative and Labour
Peace at last – but what about Lebanon?
The US-Iran deal: hanging by a thread On Sunday, 14 June 2026, as the US-Israel war on Iran approached its 16th week, US President Donald
An exploration of the UK’s immigration debate
The Andy Burnham victory for Labour in the Makerfield by-election, and the Douglas Lumsden victory for the Tories in the Aberdeen South by-election may be
The Cost of Conflict: Education in Sudan
“Everyone has the right to education” – Article 26 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Education and Conflict Conflict can disrupt daily life
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 Running for The NCF Team Run on Saturday August 15th.
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 concerns about the UK’s growing reliance on restrictions on freedom
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 an OBE by HM the Queen for services to Muslim-Jewish
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 emerged regarding whether this was a tactical approach by the
The NCF Sudan Office Participation at the 62nd Session of the UNHRC
The Next Century Foundation Sudan Office participated in a high-level side event during the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held in Geneva earlier this month, where governments, UN experts, diplomats, and
Concerning Donald Trump
The following article is submitted to us by Mr Vivian Wineman, one of the trustees of the Next Century Foundation. It is his personal view. It does not represent the view of the Next Century
Can Iraq’s new government address its water crisis?
In 2025, Iraq experienced its driest year in modern history. By December 2025, national water reserves had fallen from around 60 billion cubic metres in 2020 to less than 4 billion, while record-low flows in
Now Gaza needs Healing
NCF UN Oral Statement UNHRC62 session Next Century Foundation’s Research Officer Odessa Grove addresses the United Nations Human Rights Council on the collapse of Gaza’s healthcare system, highlighting critical shortages in medical supplies, personnel, and
UN Statement on the Ongoing Conflict in Sudan
Next Century Foundation’s Research Officer Kayla Junior addresses the United Nations Human Rights Council on the ongoing conflict in Sudan, highlighting the scale of the displacement crisis and calling for renewed international engagement to protect
On Artificial Intelligence
The following contribution is from Maria Sapozhnikova, the Next Century Foundation’s Senior Advisor on Russian Affairs. It is on the threat posed by Artificial Intelligence. We think you will find it of interest: In Luc
UN Statement on Women and Sectarian Violence in Syria
Next Century Foundation’s Research Officer Zena Elbeyaly addresses the United Nations Human Rights Council on the disappearance and abduction of Alawite women and girls in Syria, highlighting the risks to minority protection during the country’s
Ksenia is running for the NCF
Ksenia is running to raise funds on the NCF Team run day. Ksenia, a new research officer here at NCF, will be participating in Running for The NCF Team Run on Saturday August 15th. The
Deep Dive: Iraq’s new prime minister faces ‘Iran test’ in Washington
Next Century Foundation speaker Dr Ali Mamouri, Research Fellow at Deakin University and former Strategic Communication Advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, examines the foreign-policy challenges facing Iraq’s new prime minister ahead of a crucial
Paloma is Running for the NCF
This August, our amazing team at NCF has organised a charity run to raise money for The Next Century Foundation and support its work to promote peace. We are thrilled to share this great project
Healing the Nations Conference 2026
Conference Programme We are excited to invite you to register to attend all or part of the Next Century Foundation’s five-day Healing the Nations conference this summer from Monday, July 13th to Friday, July 17th
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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
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
Can Iraq’s new government address its water crisis?
In 2025, Iraq experienced its driest year in modern history. By December 2025, national water reserves had fallen from around 60 billion cubic metres in
Yemen
Healing the Nations Conference 2026
Conference Programme We are excited to invite you to register to attend all or part of the Next Century Foundation’s five-day Healing the Nations conference
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
Palestine-Israel
Now Gaza needs Healing
NCF UN Oral Statement UNHRC62 session Next Century Foundation’s Research Officer Odessa Grove addresses the United Nations Human Rights Council on the collapse of Gaza’s
Healing the Nations Conference 2026
Conference Programme We are excited to invite you to register to attend all or part of the Next Century Foundation’s five-day Healing the Nations conference
Will the new Jewish-Arab Party save Israel?
Senior Next Century Foundation member Hillel Schenker is enamoured with the new political party on the beat in Israel. Hillel is of course co-editor of
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