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The Next Century Foundation believes that meeting on a non-political level can lubricate the wheels of diplomacy. All who participate are determined to act through an unofficial network creating forums for people of opposing sides. The sole aim of the Foundation is to apply a solvent for the fear, insecurity and lack of trust that have so often bedevilled more public exchanges.
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The Question of Governance and International Stabilisation in Gaza
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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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 to promote inclusivity and balance