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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Gaza Information Index 12 September 26
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 situation, aid, peace efforts and
Arbitrary Detention in Post-Assad Syria: Accountability Still Falls Short
Following the fall of the Assad government in December 2024, Syrians allowed themselves to hope: with the old security system gone, so too would go arbitrary detention, torture and deaths
Remembering 9 / 11
Next Century Foundation Secretary General, William Morris LL.D., reflects on 9/11 and its implications twenty-five years on. Twenty-five years since the absolute horror of 9/11. It was horrible at the
The Uprooting of Olive Trees in Palestine
The destruction of olive trees in Palestine causes cultural damage that goes well beyond its impact on food security. The loss of fresh produce from the fertile soil of Palestinian
Gaza Information Index 5 September 26
Gaza Briefing: 29 August to 4 September 2026 / Page Updated: 5 September 2026 The NCF’s weekly overview of developments in Gaza, including the humanitarian situation, aid, peace efforts and
Jason Arday: A Casualty of the Culture Wars
The Case On the 14th August the former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead. This followed accusations made by Nathan Cofnas, who had been fired as a junior
Water salinity in Bangladesh: a hidden threat
Bangladesh’s salinity levels: Saline intrusion has made safe drinking water a scarce commodity in Bangladesh, especially in coastal communities. Unfortunately, the breakdown of surrounding ecological systems does not deter individuals
Marriage in Afghanistan: the Taliban’s Tightening Grip over Women
This month marks the five year anniversary of the Taliban regaining power in Afghanistan. It is an important moment to reflect on the state of the country, especially the horrific