Is it still the occupation?
The following article from Dr Tony Klug, one of our senior members at the Next Century Foundation. He expresses his personal view. It was first
The following article from Dr Tony Klug, one of our senior members at the Next Century Foundation. He expresses his personal view. It was first
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
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
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
Update at 12:30 pm, Wednesday 8 July: Following the publication of this article, an additional two commercial vessels were hit by projectiles off the Omani
Syria’s reconstruction is no longer simply a humanitarian challenge; it has become one of the most consequential geopolitical contests of the 2020s. With an estimated
8.7 per cent of the global total of domestic workers aged 15 and over are employed in the Arab States. While many opportunities provide migrants
The ceasefire agreed by the United States (U.S.) and Iran on April 8th signalled a productive effort in halting suffering in the Middle East. While
The remote Chagos Islands, particularly the military outpost of Diego Garcia, have long occupied a quiet yet pivotal role in global security architecture. Jointly operated
When the United Nations Security Council was established in 1945, it was envisioned as the paramount pillar of international peacekeeping. Nearly eight decades later, however, the organization too often experiences