We Wage Peace the way others Wage War
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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- November 22, 2025
Next Century Foundation Events
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2025 is done at last: What Hope for 2026?
Reverend Larry Wright, Religious Affairs Advisor to the Next Century Foundation, shares this reflection for 2026: The text from Ecclesiastes chapter 3 is well known as the, “For everything there
A Philosophy for 2026?
William Morris LL.D., Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation, reflects on modern philosophy from Kant to Kierkergard and concludes that the purpose of life is best summed up in
Winning Abroad, Unsettled at Home: The Asymmetry of Al-Sharaa’s Legitimacy
On December 17th 2025, the US Congress decided to fully repeal the Caesar Civilian Protection Act, which frees Syria from a set of sweeping sanctions imposed during the tenure of
Merry Christmas? Yup Merry Christmas ! ! !
Well 2025 has without a doubt been the worst year on record since the turn of the millenia brought us the 21st Century. And yes despite that all the indications
Christmas and New Year
The Next Century Foundation wishes health and happiness to all its members this Christmas. May God grant the world peace on earth this Christmas This also is to inform our
Iraq’s 2025 Election Delivers Familiar Winners
Iraq’s parliamentary election took place on November 6th 2025 for the sixth time since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003. This was the first election with the amended Election
Envisioning a Road to Stability in the Russia Ukraine Crisis
As the crisis enters its eleventh year, its prolonged nature continues to destabilise society, and pose significant risks to countless lives. Ukraine’s aspiration for a fully sovereign state appears increasingly
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: