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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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 several European states have dominated efforts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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